University of Southern California application deadlines, 2026-27
University of Southern California offers 3 application rounds for students entering in fall 2027: Early Decision (due November 1), Early Action (due November 1), Regular Decision (due January 10). Early Decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll.
Every 2026-27 date
Every date from the school's own page. Your applicant portal is the final word.
| Round | Apply by | Decisions |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1, 2026 | Not published |
| Early Action | November 1, 2026 | Not published |
| Regular Decision | January 10, 2027 | By April 1, 2027 |
- CSS Profile due November 15, 2026
- FAFSA by February 3, 2027
Source: University of Southern California admissions, read October 24, 2026. Schools occasionally move dates; check your portal before you submit.
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Questions
The earliest 2026-27 deadline is Early Decision on November 1, 2026. Regular Decision applications are due January 10, 2027. Dates were read from University of Southern California's own admissions page on October 24, 2026; confirm in your applicant portal.
Regular Decision: by April 1, 2027.
Yes. Early Decision is a binding commitment: if University of Southern California admits you, you withdraw your other applications and enroll. Apply ED only to a school you would choose over every other, and only if the financial aid offer is likely to work for your family.
CSS Profile: November 15, 2026. FAFSA: February 3, 2027.