Welcome to the Thornton School – Undergraduate Students

Congratulations on your admission to the USC Thornton School of Music! We are very excited to have you join us next year.  We believe that USC Thornton is an extraordinary place and we would love to have you join this marvelous group of future music professionals and hope you can connect with us over the next few weeks as you make the important decision about where to enroll next year. 

See below for details about planning a campus visit and other ways to learn more about USC Thornton.  Fight On!

Take the Next Steps

1. Commit to Enroll at USC
   • Commitment Deadlines
     • First-years: May 1
       • Fall 2024 Admits: Click here for more information about certifying to enroll and other important next steps like applying for USC housing, signing up for orientation and more.
       • Spring 2025 Admits: Click here for more information about certifying to enroll and other important next steps like planning your fall semester, applying for USC housing and more.
     • Transfers: June 1 (or within two weeks of receiving your admission letter)
       • Fall 2024 Admits: Click here for more information about certifying to enroll and other important next steps like applying for USC housing, signing up for orientation and more.
2. Plan to Complete the Undergraduate Theory and Aural Skills Diagnostic Exam
   • New first-year students who certify to enroll (all majors except Music Industry) are required to complete a music theory and aural skills diagnostic exam to prepare for fall semester courses. This exam will be administered online and must be completed between June 24-28, 2024.  Detailed instructions on completing the diagnostic exam will be provided to incoming first-year students by the Composition Department and the Director of Undergraduate Theory in early May.

Additional USC Admission Resources

Admitted students are also encouraged to explore the many resources available on the USC Admitted Student Welcome page. Click here to learn more!

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Questions? Contact Us!

USC Thornton Admission Office
Email: uscmusic@usc.edu
Phone: (213)740-8986
Office: The Music Complex (TMC) 200 – the office suite on the top floor of TMC
Office Hours: M – F | 9AM – 5PM PT

Brittany Jimenez (she/her/hers)
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: seits@usc.edu
Phone: (213)740-8986