Admissions
The application period for Summer 2025 is now closed and applications are currently under review. We will offer rolling admissions until the cohort is full (typically through the end of April).
Please come back to in December 2025 to apply for Summer 2026!
Eligibility:
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study by the start of the summer program
Application requirements:
As part of your application, you will be required to submit*:
- An essay describing how this opportunity will enhance your career goals and fulfill the program’s mission (min 500 words)
- College transcript
- Two Nomination Form submissions* (One MUST be from a faculty in science, technology, engineering or mathematics)
*Submission/upload instructions and links are on the online application. Letters of Recommendation are optional and will still be accepted via the Nomination Form.
For questions regarding your application or the application process, please contact:
Nicole Reyes Avila
Administrative Coordinator
nreyes@usc.edu
323-442-7290