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Online MS in Hospitality & Tourism

Designed to fit your schedule, earn your degree in one year from a top 25 university, no gre required, earn your degree in as little as one year from a top 25 university.

USC Bovard College’s Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism is designed to prepare professionals working in the field to advance in their careers .

If you’re ready to take the next step toward your professional success, we’re here to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process.

Our flexible curriculum can be completed in 1 or 2 years and we offer three start terms each year: fall, spring, and summer.

Information about our upcoming start term, application deadlines and information sessions can be found on this page under “Important Dates & Upcoming Events”. Please contact us if you are interested in applying for our next start, or have questions about a future term.

Admissions Requirements

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USC Bovard College completes a comprehensive review of all applications. We do not use a formula. Successful applicants will have demonstrated academic and professional success.

Applicants must have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent.
  • For international applicants, a valid score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Pearson Test of English (PTE).

Upcoming Start Dates & Important Events

Application materials.

Complete and submit your Graduate Admissions Application online. Within the application, you will need to provide the following application materials:

  • Resume : Up-to-date professional resume or curriculum vitae
  • Letters of Recommendation : 2-3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose : 1-2 page essay addressing why you are pursuing an MSHT degree, how this program will help you in your career, and why the program at USC is a good fit for you
  • Transcripts : Open, scan and upload official transcripts from each postsecondary institution you have attended directly to the application portal. Additional information on transcript submission can be found here .

Submit your application with a $90 application fee. Fee waiver eligibility information is located here .

How to Apply

Ready to start your application? Additional information on how to complete your application can be found here .

Applicants should note that USC Bovard College is currently not accepting applications to the Online MS in Hospitality & Tourism program from Arkansas, Minnesota, and Puerto Rico. If you live in a state or territory from which we are not currently accepting students, please reach out to the Bovard College Admissions Office. Their contact information is below.

The Online MS in Hospitality & Tourism program does not qualify to issue Form I-20 to international students. International applicants should also contact the Bovard College Admissions Office to confirm their eligibility.

After You Apply

Check your email regularly, as you may receive important communications from the Admissions department regarding your application.

Contact USC Bovard College Admissions with any questions at 213-821-3000 or email us .

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Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance represents average costs for one year of attendance at USC and is used to determine your financial aid eligibility. Figures are based on standard expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, food and other living expenses.

Tuition is the same for both in-state and out-of-state residents.

Keep in mind that your actual costs may differ. Estimated budgets for students in some programs may be higher because of longer enrollment periods, special laboratory or studio supply fees, or other additional costs incurred by all students in the program.

Your estimated cost of attendance is available online via your Financial Aid Summary and Tasks (FAST) page.

In some cases, we can increase your budget to consider additional expenses. Visit Special Circumstances and Appeals for details.

COA

*The tuition amount is based on an estimated number of units for each enrollment level. For example, for most master’s degree students, full-time enrollment is based on 10 units, and half-time enrollment is based on 6 units. Enrollment levels differ by program. If your actual tuition exceeds the amount in the estimated cost of attendance, you can request a budget increase.

**Housing and food amounts are based on the assumption that students will not maintain the same standard of living they did while employed. This may mean cutting expenses by living with roommates, preparing more meals at home or making other lifestyle adjustments.

Students enrolled in MM, DMA, and Certificate programs in the Thornton School of Music should make the following selections in the table above: 

  • Housing: On Campus  
  • School: Standard Doctoral  
  • Class Level: Doctoral  
  • Program: Doctoral  

Thornton MM and DMA students should refer to the Full-Time Doctoral Cost of Attendance. Thornton Certificate students should refer to the Half-Time Graduate Cost of Attendance.  

Students Enrolled in Thornton’s MM in Screen Scoring, MS in Music Industry, or MS in Arts Leadership should select Standard Masters and refer to the Full Time Graduate Cost of Attendance.    

Students will also be charged a New Student Fee their first semester.

Payment Deadlines and Methods

Visit USC Student Financial Services for details.

Investing in Graduate Education

Cost is often a crucial part of the decision-making process when students choose a college or university. The information contained in the Investing in Graduate Education booklet will help you navigate the financial aid process at USC.

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Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism

The Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism online program will prepare students to advance their careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Students will gain knowledge and skills related to service quality management, marketing, revenue management, human resource management, events and tourism development in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Courses throughout the program address topics such as globalization, diversity and innovations in a variety of hospitality and tourism sectors. Sustainability and ethical practices are core themes explored throughout the program.

Our program also equips students with skills and knowledge to lead and innovate through disruption. Students will be prepared to take on industry changes as they progress through their career.

Additionally, students will learn how to make evidence-based decisions and plans for improvement through courses in financial management, data analytics and applied research methods specific to the hospitality and tourism industry.

The program culminates in a capstone course where students directly apply the knowledge and skills they gained throughout the program to address an opportunity for innovation within a hospitality and tourism business or organizational unit.

Earn your Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism online. Request information today.

Career Opportunities

This program is designed for working professionals who are looking to advance their careers in hospitality and tourism or transition into the field. Career outcomes can vary, depending on a student’s level of experience.

  • Individuals currently working in hospitality and tourism and looking to advance their careers
  • Individuals currently working as staff or supervisors seeking to advance to mid- or senior-level management
  • Current managers seeking to their hone skills and further advance their careers
  • Job changers moving into hospitality and tourism

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Common Fees and Transactions

Tuition and fees may vary by program of study, location and the number of enrolled credit hours.

Commitment Deposit

Admitted students are required to pay a nonrefundable commitment deposit. These deposits will be credited to your student account after you register for classes.

If you have registered for classes and the credit does not appear on your account, or if you have a question regarding your commitment deposit:

  • contact the Admissions Office (undergraduates)
  • visit the Graduate Admissions website (graduate and professional students)

New Student Fee

First-time students attending classes on the University Park, Health Sciences or Downtown Los Angeles campuses must pay a fee that supports various Welcome Week activities.

The fee is in addition to any fees for attending out-of-state or on-campus orientation sessions. For more information, contact the Office of Orientation .

Tuition and Fees

The USC Schedule of Classes details the tuition and fees for the current academic year.

Academic Department Fees

Academic departments may charge additional fees based on your degree program or registered courses. Visit the USC Schedule of Classes for more information.

Health Insurance

You are automatically enrolled in the USC Student Health Insurance Plan if you are:

  • a domestic student enrolled in six or more units
  • an international student enrolled in any number of units
  • a Health Sciences Campus student enrolled in any number of units

If you already have health insurance, you may be eligible to waive the USC plan. The Engemann Student Health Center maintains information on coverage and rates and how to waive coverage .

Student Health Fee (SHF)

In addition to health insurance, USC has required participation in the student health fee , the fee funds public health and preventative care for the student community, and underwrites the medical and mental health direct services. This fee cannot be waived.

The USC Housing website includes detailed information on fees assessed as well as how rent and utilities are billed.

Late Fees/Finance Charges

Any charges not paid by the settlement deadline will result in your account being past due. This includes any payment rejected by the bank for insufficient funds. Past-due accounts are subject to late fees, finance charges and holds, which could prevent you from registering for classes.

Late Registration Fee

If you register after the settlement deadline , you will be assessed a late registration fee.

For information on options and costs or to change your USC meal plan, visit the USC Hospitality website.

Norman H. Topping Student Aid Fee

In 1970, USC students elected to assess themselves a mandatory fee each semester to support the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund , which provides scholarships for low-income students.

Overseas Travel

For special fees and insurance related to study-abroad and other overseas programs, contact your school or department.

Information on parking pass rates and settlement on citations is available at the USC Transportation Services website.

Returned Item Fee

A returned item fee of $25 is assessed for a check or electronic fund transfer returned by the bank for any reason, or if a bank cardholder disputes a card transaction.

Student Programming Fee

Undergraduates enrolled in six or more credit hours are assessed a student programming fee each semester. All graduate students, regardless of credit hours, pay a graduate student programming fee each semester.

Student Services Fee

Students attending classes on the University Park, Health Sciences or Downtown Los Angeles campuses are assessed a student services fee each semester. The current rates are listed in the Schedule of Classes .

Transportation Services Fee

The fee offsets costs of providing services including the Lyft program, USC buses to LAX during selected breaks, and complimentary LA Metro U-Pass. Will be charged to all students attending any classes in the Los Angeles area. For more information visit USC Transportation .

Tuition Refund Insurance

Students are automatically enrolled in Tuition Refund Insurance each term. The insurance refunds tuition and fees to a student who must withdraw from all classes due to illness or accidental injury. However, you may waive the coverage.

If you deposited discretionary funds to your USCard through your student account, a charge will appear on your bill.

USC Ticket Office

USC athletic ticket purchases may appear as expenses on your student account, through your USCard.

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Tuition is payable in advance unless special arrangements are made for deferred payments as described below. Tuition is the same for resident and nonresident students. Registration is completed when the bill has been settled.

Auditors pay the regular tuition rate. Auditors are not required to participate in class exercises (discussions and examinations); they receive no grades or credit and there is no transcript notation of courses taken for audit. An instructor, dean or university officer may give permission to an individual to attend a class as a guest. Otherwise, attendance in class is limited to enrolled students.

These fees are based upon current information available at the time of publication and are subject to possible later change. The university reserves the right to change without notice any of the terms stated herein.

The number of units for which tuition is charged is indicated by the number in parentheses after the title of each course listed under Courses of Instruction.

Tuition (semester), (Estimated)

Mandatory fees (estimated), special fees (estimated), late registration and late settlement fees.

Registration is not permitted after the third week of classes.

The university currently assesses a monthly finance charge on all past due balances. The current annual rate is 12 percent, subject to change.

A “returned check charge” of $25 is assessed for a check or e-check returned by the bank for any reason. Under California Civil Code #1719, a returned check may create a liability for treble (three times) the amount owed, but not less than $100. Any returned items will void outstanding deferments, making all balances due in full immediately. The university may, at its option, cancel enrollment of any student whose check is returned unpaid by the bank. If the university does not exercise this option, the student will be responsible for all tuition and fees incurred. Students and parents should be aware that non-local checks may be held by the bank for the maximum time allowed by law. Please allow ample time for non-local funds to be made available by the date payment is due.

Obligation for Payment

Request for registration constitutes a legal financial obligation to which students will be held liable if they do not follow the proper procedure to change or cancel their registration through the Office of Academic Records and Registrar. They must receive written confirmation (the Registration Confirmation form) to verify that their requested change has been made.

By registering, students agree to be held responsible for all tuition and fees, including, but not limited to, payments denied by student loan lenders, agencies of the United States government, and agencies of foreign governments.

Tuition and fees for all students, including those whose tuition has been deferred, become an obligation in accordance with the provisions of the Withdrawal Refund Policy as follows: Tuition and fees are due, in full, by the settlement deadline. Failure to make payments of any indebtedness to the university when due, including but not limited to tuition, deferred tuition, housing, student loans, lab fees and USCard, is considered sufficient cause, until the debt is settled with the university to (1) bar the student from classes and examinations; (2) withhold diploma or scholastic certificate; (3) bar the student from university housing; (4) suspend all university services and privileges; (5) suspend the student; (6) assign the student to a collection agency (students who have been assigned to an outside collection agency may be required to pay in advance for all future registrations and services); and (7) report the student to a credit bureau. This policy will be equally enforced against debts discharged through bankruptcy.

Permission to cancel enrollment does not constitute, nor shall it be construed as, a waiver by the university of a student’s financial obligation. Students are still responsible for all outstanding debts and contracts with the university. Furthermore, a student must not have any delinquent financial obligations to USC at the time classes begin or his or her registration may be revoked.

For additional information please contact the Cashier’s Office, Student Union 106 (STU 106), (213) 740-7471.

Methods of Payment

You may pay your bill online ( sfs.usc.edu/epay ), by mail or in person. If you are paying by mail, be sure to mail your payment early enough for the university to receive it by the settlement deadline.

USCe.pay allows you to manage your student account online. You can pay your tuition and fees by transferring funds from your savings or checking account (via ACH) or by wire. As of July 1, 2020, USC will no longer accept credit cards for payment of tuition and fees. You can also print e-receipts and view your billing statements or current account information. In addition, you can set up individual guest user access for parents or anyone else you choose so they can make payments on your account. For more information, visit  sfs.usc.edu/epay . To access your USCe.pay account, log in to myUSC ( my.usc.edu ) and select the USCe.pay link.

In fall and spring semesters, USC offers a monthly payment plan. An application must be made each term after the student has registered for classes but before the settlement deadline.

More detailed information about student accounts, settlement options and procedures is available at sfs.usc.edu .

Financial Aid

Financial aid recipients will have most of their available financial aid (such as scholarships, grants, loans and graduate assistantship tuition awards) applied to their university accounts each semester as direct credits against their total charges. Federal and state aid such as Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Cal Grants, Direct Loans and Direct PLUS Loans are applied to student accounts no sooner than 10 days before the first day of classes for the term. Students must complete all application steps and meet all disbursement requirements before funds will be applied to their accounts. For details, visit financialaid.usc.edu .

Federal Work-Study awards are not reflected as credits on a student’s account. These awards are earned through employment, either on-campus or with an approved off-campus employer. The student is paid by check or direct deposit bi-weekly for hours worked and may earn up to the amount of the Federal Work-Study award under the program.

Billing Information

Monthly billing notifications on all active student accounts are emailed to the student’s official USC email address (ends in @usc.edu) and to their designated guest users. USC does not mail printed statements to currently enrolled students.

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, university representatives will not disclose any specific information about a student’s account to any third party (including family members) without the student’s permission. Information about granting permission is available on the Student Financial Services Website for parents and sponsors ( sfs.usc.edu/epay/ ).

Although the university will accept payments from a third party, the student is responsible for settling all debts to the university by the appropriate deadlines.

Refund of Tuition

Tuition is refundable entirely at the discretion of the university. Refunds will be computed as of the date on which a student cancels or drops a course through the Registration Department. Request for a refund must be made to the Cashier’s Office.

Refunds for the regular/general 12- to 15-week fall or spring session are made through the end of the third week of classes (the refund deadline). No refunds are issued for classes canceled after the deadline.

If you are enrolled in any other fall or spring session, or if you are enrolled in the summer, a different refund deadline may apply. Verify the refund deadline for a specific course on the USC Schedule of Classes by clicking the calendar icon that appears next to the course.

If students receive Title IV federal financial aid funds (Pell Grant, SEOG, Federal Direct Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan) and withdraw from all classes after the refund deadline, they may be required to return any “unearned” Title IV federal financial aid, even if they are not entitled to a refund of tuition. Refer to Withdrawal Implications for Recipients of Financial Aid    for more information.

Tuition Refund Insurance

Elective insurance is available that provides full coverage for tuition and mandatory fees (excluding health insurance) for you if you suffer a serious illness or accident that makes it necessary for you to leave the university before the semester is completed.

What Tuition Refund Insurance Covers

The insurance covers 85 percent of the tuition and mandatory fees (excluding the student health insurance fee) for the semester if a student withdraws from all classes due to injury or sickness. For withdrawals from all classes due to a psychological or emotional condition (as defined in the DSM-IV manual), the coverage is 85 percent provided the student is confined in a hospital for two consecutive days during the term. The plan covers payments made directly by the student, loans, grants or scholarships. USC grants and scholarships are credited back to the university and loans may be credited back to the lender as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

By default, at the time you register, Web Registration will enroll you in Tuition Refund Insurance. This will result in a charge equal to approximately .35 of 1 percent of your tuition and mandatory fees, which will be added to your student account.

If you wish to remove Tuition Refund Insurance after you have registered, you may make the change on Web Registration ( my.usc.edu and webreg.usc.edu ) by clicking the Tuition Refund Insurance tab and following the prompts. You may decline tuition refund insurance up until the end of week three (session 001) or the 20 percent mark of all other sessions in the fall or spring semester. For all summer sessions, the deadline is the 80 percent mark of session 050, deadline to drop with a mark of W. In summer 2020, the deadline is June 23, 2020.

The Tuition Refund Plan is offered through a private insurance carrier, A.W.G. Dewars, Inc. ( collegerefund.com ). Further information and application brochures are available from the Cashier’s Office and Academic Records and Registrar. Information is also available online at arr.usc.edu/services/registration/tuitionrefund.html .

Exit Loan Counseling

All students who borrowed a Direct Loan or Direct Graduate PLUS Loan must complete exit loan counseling when they graduate, withdraw or are no longer enrolled at least half time. Exit loan counseling is a two-part requirement for borrowers of Direct and/or Direct Graduate PLUS loans. First, a borrower must complete online exit loan counseling at i Grad . This online process takes about 30 minutes. Second, a borrower must also participate in an in-person exit loan counseling information session or an exit loan counseling webinar. Information and schedules for in-person exit loan counseling and webinars is available online at financialaid.usc.edu  at the end of each semester.

Students who have borrowed a Health Professions Student Loan, Loans for Disadvantaged Students, Primary Care Loan or any academic loan, must complete an online session at heartlandecsi.com . Diplomas and transcripts will not be released if the student does not complete exit loan counseling.

Tuition Assistance Benefits

The Tuition Assistance Benefits program provides USC tuition payments for eligible faculty and staff and their spouses or registered domestic partners and children. The amount of tuition payment varies based on who is taking the class, the type of class and the maximum number of units eligible for assistance. Tuition assistance is limited to tuition and does not apply to any fees or books. See the Tuition Assistance Benefits Program document available online at  benefits.usc.edu for complete information about eligibility and requirements.

Tuition assistance eligibility does not guarantee the student admission to the university. The prospective student must apply for university admission through the USC Admission Office.

Only those USC classes for which a student may register and receive a registration confirmation are eligible for Tuition Assistance Benefits. Special education programs, seminars, certificate programs and other classes not listed in the USC Catalogue are not eligible for tuition remission.

An employee must be employed by the university in a tuition-benefits-eligible position on or before the first day of classes in the semester for which application is made. Please note that the “first day of classes” refers to the first day classes are in session for the semester, not the first day the specific class in which the student is enrolled meets. Conversely, the “end of the semester,” refers to the last day classes are in session for the semester, not the last day the specific class in which the student is enrolled meets. This includes the summer semester, which has different “sessions” but still has very specific semester start and end dates (see Academic Calendar ). A student who receives tuition assistance is responsible for payment of a prorated amount of tuition assistance if certain changes in employment status of the employee or sponsoring employee occur during the semester. General information about the tax liability for certain types of tuition assistance is included in the policy. Application forms for tuition assistance may be found on the Benefits Website at benefits.usc.edu by clicking the icon “Forms” and then “Tuition Assistance Application Forms.” For additional information, contact the HR Service Center at (213) 821-8100 or  [email protected] .

Cancellations

Defined as complete withdrawal from the semester or session, cancellation refunds are computed based on the date the application to cancel enrollment is presented to the Registration Department.

Drops are defined as withdrawal from one class or part of registration. The refund schedule applies as of the date the drop is processed by the Registration Department.

This policy is enforced equally for settled and unsettled registrations.

Financing Alternatives

Prepayment program (pp).

This option offers individuals the opportunity to stabilize tuition costs by avoiding future tuition increases. Under this plan, the university will accept the prepayment of the student’s total USC tuition plus mandatory fees at the current tuition rate for up to the next four or five years. The student must be admitted to the university before establishing a prepayment account. For further information, contact Student Financial Services at (213) 740-4077 or visit our Website at sfs.usc.edu .

USC Payment Plan

The USC Payment Plan, administered by Student Financial Services, enables students and parents to pay tuition, fees and university housing and meal plan charges in monthly installments rather than in a single payment at the beginning of each semester. Payments are made over a five-month period for each semester, beginning August 1 for the fall semester and January 1 for the spring semester, and may be made only by electronic transfer. A trimester plan is offered to law, dental, nursing, MBA-PM, MS marketing and Bovard College students. There is a small application fee each semester. The student must be in good financial standing at the university. For further information, contact Student Financial Services, (213) 740-4077 or by email at [email protected] . Application must be made on  USCe.pay . For more information, please visit our Website at sfs.usc.edu .

Private and Federal Financing

USC participates in a number of long-term financing options that are available to all families regardless of eligibility for scholarships or financial aid. These programs can relieve students’ and families’ cash-flow restrictions and enable them to meet their expected contributions for the cost of college education. Information about loan programs is available online at financialaid.usc.edu  or at the USC Financial Aid Office.

Student Health Insurance

Please visit usc.edu/studenthealth for 2020-2021 student health insurance rates. The university requires that all students have supplemental health insurance to help cover the cost of health care that cannot be obtained at the health center, especially in emergency situations where hospitalization may be required.

All domestic students carrying 6 units or more will be automatically enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan. Some class registration codes, for example Special Tuition programs, do not generate this automatic charge. All students are required to review their fee bill after registering for classes and if the automatic insurance charge does not appear, must contact the insurance office by the add date to enroll in this plan if they wish to continue coverage for the semester. Domestic students carrying less than 6 units or who drop classes before the add date resulting in enrollment in less than 6 units, must enroll themselves in the plan by the add date if they wish to continue coverage for the semester. All international and/or health sciences students are automatically enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan regardless of the number of units in which they are enrolled. Online degree program students studying online or at a satellite campus will also be enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan if they are carrying 6 units or more.

The USC student health insurance plan works in conjunction with the university’s student health centers. All students studying on the UPC or HSC campus are assessed the mandatory student health center fee (which is a separate fee from the health insurance) and are required to access their primary care at the student health centers. Referrals are required in order to see providers outside the student health centers for non-emergency situations.

Waiver Requirements

Enrollment in the USC student health plan will only be waived and the premium charge removed from the fee bill if documented proof of health coverage from another plan is presented using the online waiver application by the deadline date. Please visit usc.edu/studenthealth to get the deadline date. In order to receive a waiver of the USC student health insurance, the insurance presented must meet certain criteria. For details about the waiver criteria, please visit usc.edu/studenthealth and see the insurance menu.

Waivers are submitted online at the Aetna Student Health Website. Go to aetnastudenthealth.com to complete the waiver process. For more information, call USC Student Health at (213) 740-9355 (WELL).

Graduate Assistants

Graduate assistants with a .25 award or higher and PhD students may be eligible to have USC pay for the USC student insurance plan and the USC Student Health fee. Their assistantship award must show in the student financial detail system. More information is available in the student’s award packet through his or her academic department.

Student Health Insurance for Students Studying Overseas

Students participating in USC-sponsored study abroad programs are required to have USC health insurance coverage. These students are automatically enrolled in the USC overseas studies health insurance plan unless they are enrolled in the USC health plan. For more information, please call USC Student Health at (213) 740-9355 (WELL).

Student Dental Plan (Optional)

Dental coverage for students is available for purchase and billed to the student’s account. Dental coverage is optional and is not automatic. Coverage is for the entire year and must be purchased by the deadline in the fall. Please see usc.edu/studenthealth for details. Spring enrollment will only be allowed for new incoming students in the spring semester. Plan details are available at usc.edu/studenthealth .

Veterans’ Benefits

Veterans must register with the Veterans Certification Office each semester in order to receive VA Education Benefits. Students may expect an educational allowance, through the GI Bill or Vocational Rehabilitation, based only on courses that are a legitimate part of the degree program approved for veterans. The student must notify the Veterans Certification Office immediately upon any change in unit load or change of major. The office is located in the Veterans Resource Center in the Tutor Campus Center, Room 330, (213) 740-4619, FAX: (213) 821-3760. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday. For more information, visit our Website at usc.edu/va .

Students may visit gibill.va.gov for more information regarding GI Bill Education and Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance.

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)

The Department of Naval Science courses are structured primarily for those who are participating in the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) but are open to all undergraduate students. The NROTC program eventually leads to a commission as an officer in the United States Navy or the United States Marine Corps. Most NROTC midshipmen at USC are the recipients of national scholarships earned through competition while seniors in high school. These scholarships pay full tuition, fees, a book stipend and a $250 to $400 monthly subsistence stipend to help defray living expenses. The university also provides an additional automatic scholarship of $4,000 per year for each NROTC scholarship recipient to help pay for living expenses. Navy/Marine Corps scholarships are also available on a competition basis to students who enroll directly in the NROTC college program at the university. College program students receive no NROTC financial aid until they are selected for a scholarship, qualified medically, and meet naval body composition and fitness standards. College program students who are not selected for a scholarship may apply for advanced standing status during their sophomore year, which enables them to continue in the program and makes them eligible to receive a subsistence stipend beginning in their junior year. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree and NROTC requirements, scholarship and advanced standing students are commissioned as active duty Ensigns in the U.S. Navy or as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps, and proceed to advanced training in the Navy Officer communities of aviation, submarines, surface ships, and naval special warfare or Marine Corps Military Occupational specialties such as aviation, infantry, intelligence, artillery, etc. For specific information, contact the Department of Naval Science at (213) 740-2663 or visit usc.edu/dept/nrotc .

Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)

The Department of Aerospace Studies and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is open to all students pursuing a degree at USC. The open enrollment classes consist of one hour of academics for AEST 100a   , AEST 100b    and AEST 200a   , AEST 200b   , and three hours of academics for AEST 300a   , AEST 300b    and AEST 400a   , AEST 400b   . Additionally, the Department of Aerospace Studies offers Leadership Laboratory courses. Prerequisites to enroll in Leadership Laboratory include enrollment in at least one AEST course, and application to become an AFROTC cadet. Students who are dual-enrolled as AFROTC cadets receive competitive opportunities to travel to various leadership symposia and professional development opportunities during the academic year and over the summer. AFROTC offers a variety of scholarships, some of which pay the full cost of tuition, books and fees. AFROTC cadets on scholarship and all juniors and seniors receive a monthly tax-free stipend and a textbook allowance. The university also provides an additional automatic scholarship of $4,000 per year for each AFROTC scholarship recipient to help pay for living expenses. The USC Price School of Public Policy offers an additional scholarship for classes in excess of 18 units per semester. Upon successful completion of AFROTC academic classes and leadership laboratories, students will qualify for a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. For more information, you may visit our Website at priceschool.usc.edu/programs/afrotc/ or contact the Department of Aerospace Studies (AFROTC) by email at [email protected] or by phone at (213) 740-2670. 

Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC)

The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps is one of the most demanding and successful leadership programs in the country focused on educating, training, and commissioning leaders of character for the Army. Courses take place both in the classroom and in the field throughout the academic year. Students also have opportunities to attend additional summer programs, such as Airborne or Air Assault School as well as a myriad Army internships. Upon completion, an Army ROTC graduate earns the rank of Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. The USC Army ROTC program has a limited number of full-tuition scholarships for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships are offered on a competitive basis to all qualified applicants and are not based on financial need. Students (cadets) may compete for either Active or Reserve Component Duty. All scholarship and contracted cadets receive a monthly stipend of $450 and a book stipend per semester. The university also provides an additional $4,000 scholarship per year for each AROTC scholarship recipient to offset living expenses. All enrolled cadets receive uniforms, military science textbooks, and any other required items from the department. The AROTC program runs concurrent with all academic majors offered by the university. Prior to degree completion, students will choose from 17 Army officer career fields. Veterans, Reservists, National Guard members, and AROTC Basic Camp graduates qualify for advanced placement. For further information, visit the Army ROTC office located in the Physical Education Building, Room 110, call (213) 740-1850 or visit the Website at uscrotc.com .

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Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis as applications are submitted. Classes fill quickly, so students should submit the application as early as possible.

  • Applicants must have completed at least the 9th grade by June 17, 2024.
  • Applicants should be pursuing a rigorous high school curriculum.
  • Applicants are required to attend all class meetings beginning Monday, June 17, 2024, late arrivals or attendance cannot be accommodated.
  • Applicants may be either a domestic or international student.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

In addition to the requirements listed above, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency in ONE of the following ways:

  • Minimum scores of 600 on the SAT Critical Reading exam (previous SAT) or 650 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Exam (redesigned SAT) or 27 on the ACT English exam; OR
  • A minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT (with a minimum score of 20 in each section); OR
  • A minimum IELTS score of 7; OR
  • A minimum PTE score of 68 OR
  • A minimum Duolingo English Test score of 120
  • Provide a completed USC Summer Programs’ English Proficiency Waiver

Please be aware that applicants cannot send scores directly from the exam website. The institution code for USC will result in scores being sent to Undergraduate Admissions. For example, to submit TOEFL scores: log in to the TOEFL system and open the “View Scores” option under the “Scores” menu. Download the score report as a PDF and upload it to the application on the application portal .

ADMISSION PROCESS

  • Applicants can apply to three courses, but will be admitted into and enrolled in only one course. Each course requires five to six hours of instruction per day. It is not possible for students to enroll in multiple courses.
  • If an applicant’s preferred course is full or canceled for any reason and they are a qualified applicant, they will be admitted into and enrolled in their second or third choice course. Applicants will be contacted, via email, by the USC Summer Programs Office if a space in their preferred course becomes available.
  • Applicants will be notified of an acceptance to the program by email. The notification is sent to the email address provided during the online registration. Be sure to use an email address that is checked frequently.
  • Applicants are responsible to monitor the status of their application and the submission of application documents via the application portal. Applications will not be reviewed until ALL tasks have been completed and submitted. Students will be notified, via email, only when their application has been submitted.

HOW TO APPLY

All communication from the USC Summer Programs’ Office, including application status, program updates, and payment, will be sent through email. When registering for the application, students must use an email address that is checked frequently.

  • Complete the 300 to 500 word essay written by the applicant (essay prompts are accessible in the application portal ).
  • Request a teacher, counselor, or mentor who can comment on the applicant’s academic achievement, level of maturity, and personal integrity to complete the online letter of recommendation form.
  • Request a school administrator upload a PDF high school transcript via the applicant’s online application; the request must be sent to a school official’s professional email address.
  • Pay the $65 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Once all tasks have been completed, review and click “Submit” in the application portal .

Review our Application Guide and Best Practices for more information. All applicants are expected to complete the USC Summer Programs application materials without the use of paid agents, credentials services, or other paid professional assistance. The use of such services, plagiarizing, copying, or collaborating with others may lead to the rejection of application materials, the revocation of an admissions offer, cancellation of admission, or involuntary withdrawal from USC Summer Programs.

Note: The USC Summer Programs Application is only used for the USC Summer Programs admissions process. Admission to and/or participation in this program does not guarantee admission to USC or its various schools. Students interested in applying to an undergraduate degree program must follow the application procedures set forth by the USC Office of Admission .

All application tasks must be submitted by this date and time to be considered for the 2024 USC Summer Programs.

Domestic Student Application: Friday, May 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. PT International Student Application: Friday, March 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m. PT

TUITION & FEES

Additional fees for international students, tuition & fees definitions.

Tuition Instructional costs. Four-week course tuition is based on the USC standard tuition rate for the three units of university elective credit awarded.

Course Materials & Academic Field Trips This fee will cover the cost of academic field trips, text books, and additional materials requested by academic instructors. These materials and academic field trips are not included in the program fee.

Program Fee The program fee will cover the cost of on-campus social activities and off-campus recreational trips. Please note that additional spending money for shopping during off-campus trips is not included in the program fee.

Room & Board Room and board fee will cover a shared room in the residence hall, three meals a day in the USC dining hall, meals on academic field trips, and two meals on Saturdays before non-academic field trips. Commuter meals can be purchased a la carte.

Student Health Center The student health center fee is mandatory for access to the University Park Student Health Center. A mandatory fee for all on-campus programs.

Students who do not submit proof of personal health insurance by the deadline will also be enrolled in and billed for the USC Student Health Insurance Policy (separate from the health center fee). International students, and students currently living abroad, are automatically enrolled in the USC Student Health Insurance Policy for the duration of the program.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

All cancellation requests must be made in writing to [email protected] . Application fees or deposits are nonrefundable. Any tuition paid to the university will be refunded, not including fees and deposits, if processed before the university withdrawal date of June 21, 2024. The university will not refund tuition, room and board, or any other program fees for students dismissed from the program or unable to enter the country due to an improper visa.

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USC students may pay their tuition and fees online, via wire transfer or using a payment plan. Details can be found on the USC Student Financial Services Payment Options page. You can check your account balance through the On-line Academic Student Information System (OASIS). Log into OASIS through MyUSC .

USC also provides a Tuition Refund Insurance option that enables students to receive a 100% refund of term tuition and fees if they are are forced to withdraw for medical reasons.

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Tuition (Semester)

For rates on other sessions not published here, please contact the academic department offering the course(s).

Student Health Insurance

Please visit the USC Student Health Website at studenthealth.usc.edu/insurance/ for updates on the fall and spring insurance rates.

Housing and Dining

Housing and meal plan charges will appear on your student account. Housing rent charges for undergraduate buildings and all meal plans are billed once per semester. Rent for most graduate and family buildings is billed on a monthly basis. All utilities are included in rent charges. All housing assessments must be paid at the time of billing or they will be considered past due and may be subject to finance charges/late fees. For housing billing inquiries please contact the Housing office at [email protected] or (213) 740-2546. For meal plan billing inquiries please contact USCard at [email protected] or (213) 740-8709.

Tuition Refund Insurance

Elective insurance is available that provides full coverage for tuition and mandatory fees (excluding health insurance) for you if you suffer a serious illness or accident that makes it necessary for you to leave the university before the semester is completed.

What Tuition Refund Insurance Covers

The insurance covers 85% of the tuition and mandatory fees (excluding the student health insurance fee) for the semester if a student withdraws from all classes due to injury or sickness. For withdrawals from all classes due to a psychological or emotional condition (as defined in the DSM-IV manual), the coverage is 85% provided the student is confined in a hospital for two consecutive days during the term. The plan covers payments made directly by the student, loans, grants or scholarships. USC grants and scholarships are credited back to the university and loans may be credited back to the lender as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

By default, at the time you register, Web Registration will enroll you in Tuition Refund Insurance. This will result in a charge equal to approximately .35 of 1 percent of your tuition and mandatory fees, which will be added to your student account.

If you wish to remove Tuition Refund Insurance after you have registered, you may make the change on Web Registration by clicking the Tuition Refund Insurance button and following the prompts. You may decline tuition refund insurance up until the end of week three of the spring semester (January 29, 2021) or the week three equivalent in special sessions.

The Tuition Refund Plan is offered through a private insurance carrier, A.W.G. Dewars, Inc. ( collegerefund.com ). Further information and applications brochures are available from the Cashier’s Office and Registration and Records. Information is also available online at http://arr.usc.edu/services/registration/tuitionrefund.html .

To avoid late fees, you must register and have your tuition, fees, housing, dining and all other charges paid or deferred by 5 p.m. PST on the settlement deadline. If you fail to register and settle your account, you will be assessed late fees each week in accordance with the following schedule:

Registration is not permitted after the third week of classes. The university currently assesses a monthly finance charge on all past due balances. The current annual rate is 12 percent, subject to change.

Non-receipt of a bill does not relieve you of this settlement deadline. Using the Web Registration auto scheduler feature but failing to register for any courses before the tuition and fees payment deadline is not a valid reason to request a waiver of the late registration fee.

Students whose checks are returned unpaid by the bank or whose credit card authorizations are declined by the bank will be subject to the late fees described above until their accounts are paid in full. See Billing Information .

Change of Program/Petition Actions

If your change of schedule or a petition action results in additional charges, they must be paid or deferred in full by 5 p.m., PST, on Friday during the week in which the change took place. If any portion remains unpaid, late fees will be assessed according to the above late fee schedule. Students who petition to have their classes reinstated must pay all tuition and fees in advance.

If you have an outstanding deferment and a change of program results in a reduction of tuition or fees, your deferment will be reduced by the amount that the reduction exceeds your billing balance. If you subsequently have a change of program that results in additional charges, you must contact the department that originally provided the deferment or pay the new billing balance in full by the end of the week in which the additional charges were added to avoid late fees.

Finance Charges

Finance charges are assessed on all past due balances. The current annual rate is 12 percent, subject to change.

Returned Checks

A “returned check charge” of $25 is assessed for a check or electronic fund transfer returned by the bank for any reason. If a bank card transaction is disallowed by the bank, the student account will be subject to a $25 returned item charge. Under California Civil Code #1719, a returned check may create a liability of treble (three times) the amount owed, but not less than $100. Any returned items will void outstanding deferments, making all balances due in full immediately. The university may, at its option, cancel enrollment of any student whose check is returned unpaid by the bank. If the university does not exercise this option, the student will be responsible for all tuition and fees incurred. Students and parents should be aware that non-local checks may be held by the bank for the maximum time allowed by law. Please allow ample time for non-local funds to be made available by the date payment is due.

Tax Credits

USC is required to provide students and the I.R.S. with form 1098-T each year. This form reports general information about enrollment status, qualified charges and financial aid posted to a student’s account during the calendar year just ended. In addition to the 1098-T, USC provides students with supplemental information that includes a breakdown of all financial activity by category. The 1098-T assists students and families to determine their eligibility for the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credits. Additional information is available at sfs.usc.edu under “Tax Credits” and in I.R.S. publication 970.

Billing Information

You should check your account on USCe.pay any time you make a change to your enrollment. In addition, we email monthly billing statement notifications to the USC email addresses of all students who have outstanding balances or have activity on their student accounts during the month. Students must use USCe.pay to review their monthly statements. For more information, please visit sfs.usc.edu .

Although we accept payments from third parties, you are ultimately responsible for settling all debts to the university by the appropriate deadlines. Non-receipt of a bill does not relieve you of this obligation. If you need a statement showing your tuition and fees, you may request a Registration Confirmation or use USCe.pay to print an online statement.

If any private parties (including family members) are assisting you in paying for your expenses and require a monthly billing statement showing tuition and fees before they will issue payment, it is your responsibility to register early enough to accommodate them. We recommend that you register a minimum of 40 days prior to the settlement deadline.

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, we will not disclose any specific information about your student account to a third party (including family members) without your permission.

You may grant family members access to your educational records by creating guest user accounts on OASIS. You may also grant third parties access to your financial records by creating guest user accounts on USCe.pay. For more information, visit sfs.usc.edu and select the “Guest Login” link.

Obligation for Payment

Request for registration constitutes a legal financial obligation to which you will be held liable if you do not follow the proper procedure to change or cancel your registration through the Office of Academic Records and Registrar. You must receive written confirmation (the Registration Confirmation form) to verify that your requested change has been made.

By registering, you agree to be held responsible for all tuition and fees, including, but not limited to, payments denied by student loan lenders, agencies of the United States government and agencies of foreign governments.

Tuition and fees for all students, including those whose tuition has been deferred, become an obligation in accordance with the provisions of the Withdrawal Refund Policy as follows. Tuition and fees are due, in full, by the settlement deadline. Failure to make payments of any indebtedness to the university when due, including but not limited to tuition, deferred tuition, housing, student loans, lab fees and USCard, is considered sufficient cause, until the debt is settled with the university, to (1) bar the student from classes and examinations; (2) withhold diploma, scholastic certificate or transcripts; (3) bar the student from university housing; (4) suspend all university services and privileges; (5) suspend the student; (6) assign the student to a collection agency (students who have been assigned to an outside collection agency may be required to pay in advance for all future registrations and services); and (7) report the student to a credit bureau. This policy will be equally enforced to the extent allowed by law against debts discharged through bankruptcy.

Permission to cancel enrollment does not constitute, nor shall it be construed as, a waiver by the university of a student’s financial obligation. You are still responsible for all outstanding debts and contracts with the university. Furthermore, a student must not have any delinquent financial obligations to USC at the time classes begin or his or her registration may be revoked.

For additional information, please contact the Cashier’s Office, Student Union 106, (STU 106) (213) 740-7471.

Withdrawal/Tuition Refund Policy

Students may only receive a refund of tuition and fees if courses are dropped before the refund deadline (to find the specific refund deadline for any course, please locate the course on the Schedule of Classes and click on the calendar icon). It is a student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from any class that the student is not attending. Informing the academic department or the course instructor does not constitute withdrawal from the course. All withdrawals must be processed by Web Registration or through the Registrar One Stop Center.

Students will be held financially liable for all classes that appear on the OASIS Registered Course List, Web Registration Registered Course List or the Registration Confirmation form after the refund deadline. There is no refund for classes withdrawn from after the refund deadline. Refunds for additional charges, including but not limited to housing and meal plans, will be determined by the office assessing the charge.

In the event of a revocation of registration, 100 percent of any tuition paid for that semester will be first applied to any outstanding debt. Any remaining credit will be available for refund within six to eight weeks from the date of revocation. Students must request a refund from the Cashier’s Office.

These policies are enforced equally for settled as well as unsettled registrations.

Withdrawal implications for recipients of financial aid.

For detailed information about the implications of withdrawal for financial aid applicants, refer to the USC Catalogue .

Tuition Assistance Benefits

The tuition assistance benefits program provides USC tuition payments for eligible faculty and staff, their spouses or registered domestic partners, and their children who are admitted in a USC degree program. The amount of tuition payment varies based on who is taking the class, the type of class and the maximum number of units eligible for assistance. Tuition assistance is limited to tuition and does not apply to any fees or books.

An employee must be eligible for tuition assistance (i.e., met any waiting period requirement, etc.) on or before the first day of classes and for the applicable semester and on or after the last day of the semester (including the full summer semester, not the last day of summer session attended) for which application is made. The academic calendar for each semester will provide the official start and end dates for all semesters. Please see the Tuition Assistance Benefit Program Document for complete information regarding eligibility and requirements, available online at USC Benefits – Tuition Assistance Benefit for a complete definition of who is tuition-benefits-eligible and requirements.

A student who receives tuition assistance is responsible for payment of a prorated amount of tuition assistance if a post-registration audit reveals any change in employment status of the employee or sponsoring employee during the semester(s) or tuition assistance has been applied to any ineligible tuition or fees or the maximum allowed units of tuition assistance has been exceeded.

Applications for tuition assistance are available online in the the work/life and education benefits section of the USC Benefits Website. General information about the tax liability for certain types of tuition assistance is included in the policy. Questions regarding tax liability should be directed to the USC Payroll Office. For additional information on tuition assistance, contact the HR Service Center at (213) 821-8100 or email [email protected] .

Tuition assistance eligibility does not guarantee the student admission to the university. The prospective student must apply for university admission through the USC Admission Office.

Only those USC classes that can be applied to the student’s degree at USC are eligible for tuition assistance benefits. Special education programs, seminars and other classes not listed in the USC Catalogue are not eligible for tuition assistance.

Veterans and Eligible Dependents

Veterans must register with the Veterans Certification Office each semester in order to claim GI Bill® or Vocational Rehabilitation benefits. Students may expect an educational allowance based only on courses that are a legitimate part of the degree program approved for veterans. The student must notify the Veterans Certification Office immediately upon any change in unit load or change of major. The office is located in Tutor Campus Center, Room 330, (213) 740-4619, [email protected] . Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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The University of South Carolina announced Friday (Oct. 13) the USC Commitment, a new affordability initiative to cover tuition and academic fees on all system campuses for in-state students graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school class and whose family’s annual household income is below $80,000.

The USC Commitment initiative, which will begin with the fall 2024 freshman class, follows an admissions plan unveiled in August offering guaranteed systemwide admission to South Carolina high school students who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their class for USC Columbia and in the top 20 percent for all other USC campuses.

“Across South Carolina, we know there are bright, hard-working students who deserve the opportunity to earn their college degree but who do not have the financial resources to make this happen. We want them to know the doors are open for them at USC,” President Michael Amiridis said. “Together with our plan to admit the state’s top high school graduates, the USC Commitment ensures that a USC degree is within reach for all students who demonstrate merit and financial need.”

The plan announced Friday will cover four years’ worth of tuition and academic fees. In fall 2023, in-state tuition on the Columbia campus totaled $12,688 and the average of academic fees across all programs totaled $1,572.

Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

  • South Carolina residents who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class
  • Students whose annual family income is below $80,000
  • Students who have completed a Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Students must continue to meet academic eligibility requirements

The program is made possible by combining state and federal gift aid, private donor and other external scholarships, and part of the recent funding provided from the Governor and members of General Assembly for tuition mitigation.

The USC system has held tuition steady for six consecutive years for South Carolina residents. USC, in partnership with the state, also has increased both the number of students receiving need-based aid and the average award. During the last three years, USC Columbia has doubled the number of students receiving state need-based aid from 2,000 to 4,100. USC Columbia has increased its average need-based aid award by more than 50 percent over the last three years, from $2,000 to $3,300 per student.

“We have made access and affordability for South Carolina students a priority and will continue to look for innovative ways to make earning a degree attainable for more South Carolinians across the USC system,” said Board Chairman Thad Westbrook.

Additional details about the program will be available on USC’s financial aid website .

What USC system chancellors say about the USC Commitment program:

"At USC Aiken, we recognize the immense potential of high-achieving students across our state and the importance of an affordable and accessible education in helping them capitalize on that potential. With this new system initiative, we are committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not stand in the way of academic and professional excellence. This is not only core to our mission, but also underscores our work to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of our graduates and the South Carolina communities where they’ve made their homes.”

— USC Aiken Chancellor Daniel Heimmermann

“Access and affordability continue to be a priority at USCB as reflected in our current commitment to the lowest tuition among the comprehensive institutions.  We are pleased to further this commitment by participating in this innovative program that helps us recruit and retain our top talent in the state.”

— USC Beaufort Chancellor Al Panu

“The regional Palmetto College Campuses at USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union, and USC Palmetto College - Columbia are extremely pleased to participate in this new USC System initiative to bring a more affordable degree opportunity to students in the Top 10 percent of their high school classes across the state. The mission of our Palmetto College campuses is to provide accessible, affordable and flexible USC degrees in areas of South Carolina that are often underserved and underrepresented in higher education. Providing free tuition and fees to these academically talented students in the regions we serve will certainly lead to greater educational and workforce opportunities for the students and their families and have a positive economic impact on the communities that we serve across the Palmetto State.”

— USC Palmetto College Chancellor Susan Elkins

“We are thrilled about the transformative impact the USC Commitment will have on our students and the communities we serve. This is a promise we’re making to the next generation—that they will have the opportunity to shine, learn, and excel, regardless of their financial circumstances. It’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to make quality education accessible to all.”

— USC Upstate Chancellor Bennie L. Harris

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  5. Financial Aid

    2024-2025 Cost of Attendance. The following are the estimated two-semester costs for a full-time USC undergraduate (taking 12-18 units each semester): On/Off Campus. With Parents or Relatives. Tuition (12-18 units for two semesters) $69,904. $69,904.

  6. Cost of Attendance

    The estimated cost of attendance represents average costs for one year of attendance at USC and is used to determine your financial aid eligibility. Figures are based on standard expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, housing, food and other living expenses. Tuition is the same for both in-state and out-of-state residents.

  7. Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism

    The program culminates in a capstone course where students directly apply the knowledge and skills they gained throughout the program to address an opportunity for innovation within a hospitality and tourism business or organizational unit. Earn your Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism online. Request information today.

  8. Tuition and Fees (Estimated), Fall 2018

    Laboratory Fees. 5.00 - 500.00. For certain laboratory courses in architecture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, fine arts, geological sciences, physical education and physics. These fees are variable, and students should consult the current Schedule of Classes for amount of individual fees.

  9. Common Fees and Transactions

    Norman H. Topping Student Aid Fee. In 1970, USC students elected to assess themselves a mandatory fee each semester to support the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund, which provides scholarships for low-income students. Overseas Travel. For special fees and insurance related to study-abroad and other overseas programs, contact your school or ...

  10. Tuition and Fees

    2,815.00. Pharmacy Session, per unit. 2,080.00. Master of Real Estate Development, per unit. 2,489.00. There is no flat fee during summer sessions. *Tuition rates are subject to change without notice. For rates on other sessions not published here, please contact the academic department offering the course (s).

  11. Department of Hospitality Management

    The Chair, Department of Hospitality Management. 3F, Hoerdemann Building. Pelaez Street, Cebu City 6000. Philippines. Trunkline +63-32-253-1000 local 151. Email [email protected].

  12. Tuition and Fees, Fall 2023

    5.00 - 500.00. For certain laboratory courses in architecture, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, fine arts, geological sciences, physical education and physics. These fees are variable, and students should consult the current Schedule of Classes for amount of individual fees. Dissertation Fee. 115.00.

  13. University of San Carlos: Tourism courses offered

    Tourism courses offered at University of San Carlos. Bachelor's courses; BS in Tourism Management details > contact > ... : 4 years Course description: » Read the BS in Tourism Management description by FindUniversity.ph Admission requirements: Tuition Fees: P 35,000-40,000 per semester. P 70,000-80,000 per year Last updated: July 2019 Contact >>

  14. Tuition and Fees (Estimated), Fall 2020

    55.00. Student Services Fee (*For fall 2020 and spring 2021) 100.00. *For fall 2020 and spring 2021, USC will assess a $100 student services fee to all students. This fee will fund various activities normally funded through separate fees (including the student health and programming fees and the Topping fund).

  15. Tuition and Fees · USC Schedule of Classes

    New Student Fee, graduate. 55.00. Student Health Center Fee (for students with a load of 6 units or more) Please visit the USC Student Health website at studenthealth.usc.edu/. Student Programming Fee, per semester. Undergraduate. 64.00. Graduate (UPC, HSC and nearby campuses) 40.00.

  16. USC Summer Programs Application & Admission

    All application tasks must be submitted by this date and time to be considered for the 2024 USC Summer Programs. Domestic Student Application: Friday, May 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m. PT. International Student Application: Friday, March 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m. PT.

  17. University of South Carolina [USC]: Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee

    University of South Carolina is a public research university, established in 1801. It is one of the best research universities in the world with 'R1 university' status by The Carnegie Foundation. Tuition fees at the university ranges around 25,000 to 36,000 USD (20.48 to 29.50 lakhs INR). Know more about University of South Carolina, here!

  18. Tuition and Required Fees

    Technology Fee. Full-Time Student: $200.00 Part-Time Student: $17.00 per credit hour Health Fees. Health Center: $127.00 (students taking 6-11 credit hours) Health Insurance: $3,091.00 (Undergraduate and graduate students who take 6 credit hours or more, graduate assistants, students in the School of Medicine enrolled in 1 or more hours and international students are required by the university ...

  19. Tuition & Funding

    USC students may pay their tuition and fees online, via wire transfer or using a payment plan. ... USC also provides a Tuition Refund Insurance option that enables students to receive a 100% refund of term tuition and fees if they are are forced to withdraw for medical reasons. Published on May 30th, 2017. Last updated on August 18th, 2023 ...

  20. MUP Tuition and Fees

    Tuition and fees noted above are estimates and assume a student will complete the program in two years. We estimate a 4% increase in tuition in 2023-2024. Fees are based on 2022-2023 fees. Fees do not include health insurance, books, or living expenses. For additional information about tuition and fees please consult the USC Schedule of Classes.

  21. Understand Tuition and Fees

    For the 2024 academic year, graduate tuition and fees are estimated to cost approximately $23,423. If you have a graduate assistantship offered by your department, please submit your offer letter to International Student and Scholar Support.

  22. Tuition and Fees · USC Schedule of Classes

    Laboratory Fees. 5.00-500.00. For certain laboratory courses in architecture, biological sciences, chemistry, cinematic arts, engineering, fine arts, geological sciences, physical education and physics. These fees are variable, and students should consult the current Schedule of Classes for amount of individual fees. Dissertation Fee. 115.00.

  23. USC covering tuition, fees for talented students across the state

    The University of South Carolina announced Friday (Oct. 13) the USC Commitment, a new affordability initiative to cover tuition and academic fees at all system campuses for in-state students graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school class and whose family's annual household income is below $80,000.