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• Wishing to take a few undergraduate courses at the University but who do not intend to work toward a degree at USC.
• A transient or visiting student from another college who wishes to take a few course but will graduate from your "home" college. If you plan on taking engineering courses, you must submit written transient permission for those courses from your "home" college advisor.
• A college graduate needing additional credits to qualify for admission to a graduate or professional school. You must supply proof of your degree by submitting either an official transcript showing degree and date awarded or an official letter stating degree and date earned (letter must include registrar's signature and school seal).
• Wishing to audit courses. The University does not permit students to repeat any audited courses later for credit. Audit courses cost the same as for-credit courses.

If you want your coursework to apply toward a degree, you should request the University's standard freshman or transfer applications.

When should I apply?

• Spring 2008 (January) semester: applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked by November 1, 2007. All credentials are due by January 2, 2008.
• Maymester 2008 semester: applications must be received by April 1, 2008. All credentials are due by May 2, 2008.
• Summer I 2008 (June) semester: applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked by May 1, 2008. All credentials are due by May 23, 2008.
• Summer II 2008 (July) semester: applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked by June 1, 2008. All credentials are due by June 27, 2008.
• Fall 2008 (August) semester: applications must be submitted by June 1, 2008. All credentials are due by August 8, 2008.

Is financial aid or housing available?
Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid or veterans' benefits. In addition, campus housing is generally not available, except during summer terms. An exception is made for National Student Exchange students who are housed on campus during the regular terms.

I am active-duty military. Can I take classes?
Men and women on active duty with the armed forces who do not plan to work toward a degree at this time may be admitted to the University as military special students. The signature of the education officer on the military base is required to certify active duty. Military students may also choose to apply as regular, degree-seeking students by using the University's standard application for admission. Transfer credit for military students will be evaluated only for those students accepted as regular students. No application fee is required for military special students, but the standard application fee must be paid if a military student applies for standard admission.

How do I apply?
The easiest way to apply is by completing an online application. Before you can begin your online application, you must first set up an account with a unique user ID and password. Once you've begun your application, you may save it and return to it as many times as you wish.

What is the application fee?
A nonrefundable fee of $10 is required with this application. Military special students do not pay the fee.

What if I have a problem while completing my online application?
E-mail help@collegenet.com, and state your problem as clearly as possible. Documenting the steps that led up to the error you are encountering is especially helpful. In the unlikely event that you experience an error, troubleshooting assistance is available at this address.

I do not want to complete an electronic application. I want paper instead. What are my options?
You may call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 803-777-7700 or toll-free, 800-868-5872, and ask to receive a paper application. We can mail you a hard copy or give you a web address to download a PDF.

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