{"id":1129,"date":"2023-09-22T20:11:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T20:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-usc-dornsife.pantheonsite.io\/econ\/?page_id=1129"},"modified":"2025-09-24T18:46:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T18:46:25","slug":"admissions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/admissions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          General PhD Program Questions\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Does the Department accept PhD students for spring admission?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-6srbV_JwSH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-6srbV_JwSH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What is the application deadline for the PhD program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-6srbV_JwSH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-6srbV_JwSH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The deadline to apply to the PhD program is 8:59 PM (PT) on December\u00a01<sup>st<\/sup>.<sup>\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Where can I learn detailed information about the application process?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-6srbV_JwSH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-6srbV_JwSH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Answers to most, if not all, of your questions can be found on this page or via the following resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/prospective-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prospective International Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/domestic-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prospective Domestic Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/\">USC Economics<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/\">Doctoral<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.usc.edu\/\">askUSC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What types of math courses prepare individuals to be successful in the PhD program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-6srbV_JwSH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-6srbV_JwSH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Computational and applied mathematics, advanced calculus, as well as real and complex analysis are the types of courses that help prepare students for the rigors of the PhD in Economics program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Is the PhD in Economics program a STEM-designated program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-6srbV_JwSH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-6srbV_JwSH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>The PhD in Economics program is a STEM-designated program, which allows international students on F-1 visas to apply for a 24-month extension of their optional practical training (OPT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-6srbV_JwSH\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Who is the Graduate Staff Advisor\/Academic Advisor for the doctoral program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-6srbV_JwSH\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-6srbV_JwSH\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Annie Le (Associate Director, Doctoral Program)<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"mailto:econ_gradadm@usc.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">econ_gradadm@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Test Score Questions\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">May I apply to the PhD program by December 1st but have my GRE scores and\/or letters of recommendation arrive after the deadline?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-dlh3xyD-ZC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-dlh3xyD-ZC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes, but your application will not be sent to the committee for review until all of your materials are received and your file is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Is the TOEFL or IELTS necessary?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-dlh3xyD-ZC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-dlh3xyD-ZC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>International graduate applicants are expected to demonstrate their proficiency in English as part of the application process. Please carefully review the following resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/prospective-international-students\/english-proficiency\/#chapter=english-language-proficiency-requirements\">English-Language Proficiency Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.usc.edu\/\">askUSC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Can the TOEFL\/IELTS requirement be waived?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-dlh3xyD-ZC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-dlh3xyD-ZC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>International applicants may be exempt from submitting English-proficiency scores under a number of circumstances. Please review the most up-to-date criteria for a waiver here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/prospective-international-students\/english-proficiency\/#chapter=english-language-test-waiver\">English-Language Test Waiver<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can check if USC requires TOEFL\/IELTS\/PTE scores for your country of study here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/country-requirements\/\">Country Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What are the average GRE scores for PhD applicants?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-dlh3xyD-ZC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-dlh3xyD-ZC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>We like to see scores of at least 150 on the verbal section and at least 160 on the quantitative section. However, most applicants have much higher scores than those minimums, and our applicants typically have quantitative scores in the 165\u2013170 range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-dlh3xyD-ZC\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Does your program accept the GMAT?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-dlh3xyD-ZC\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-dlh3xyD-ZC\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>No, we only accept the GRE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Application Material Questions\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I send my GRE\/TOEFL\/IELTS scores to USC?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-obk4Tu9-2X\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-obk4Tu9-2X\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Only scores received electronically from the testing service are considered official. USC does not accept self-reported test scores or paper scores sent via postal mail.<\/p>\n<p>Your scores should be sent to the University of Southern California (USC). You do NOT need to provide a department code.<\/p>\n<p>Please see below for more comprehensive information to ensure that USC receives the official results for the respective tests:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>U.S. Applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/domestic-students\/how-to-apply\/#chapter=step-6-submit-your-official-test-scores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GRE<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>International Applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/domestic-students\/how-to-apply\/#chapter=step-6-submit-your-official-test-scores\">GRE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/prospective-international-students\/how-to-apply-as-an-international-student\/#chapter=step-6-submit-official-english-language-test-scores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IELTS\/TOEFL<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Where should I send my application materials?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-obk4Tu9-2X\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-obk4Tu9-2X\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Please upload all application materials directly through the online\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/usc.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\">USC Application\u00a0portal<\/a>. Do NOT mail application materials to the USC Department of Economics.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to submit supplemental documents beyond the standard required materials but have run out of document upload slots, contact\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"mailto:econ_gradadm@usc.edu\">econ_gradadm@usc.edu<\/a>\u00a0for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What transcripts do I need to submit?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-obk4Tu9-2X\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-obk4Tu9-2X\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Applicants to USC graduate programs must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions they have previously attended. Note that print-outs from student portals are NOT considered official transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I submit my transcripts?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-obk4Tu9-2X\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-obk4Tu9-2X\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Hard-copy transcripts are acceptable, but e-transcripts are preferred. To ensure that your transcripts are official, properly submitted, and meet the review criteria, please carefully read and follow the guidelines here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/tools-resources\/transcript-requirements\/\">Transcript Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Though USC Graduate Admission will still require (at some point) submission of official transcripts with any university seals or security features intact, you should upload digital\/scanned copies of official transcripts (issued on official letterhead) to your online application. Our Doctoral Admissions Committee can review these scanned copies of your transcripts and make a conditional decision based on such documents.<\/p>\n<p>You are welcome to mail in your original, sealed transcripts now or later (if admitted). Mailing in transcripts now can speed up the application and (potential) admission process though. Either way, these original, sealed transcripts should be sent to USC, not to the Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-obk4Tu9-2X\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">The USC Office of Graduate Admission recently informed me that, per university guidelines, I should mail official, sealed transcripts to USC. Do I need to do that right now, or is that only required if I am offered a place in the program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-obk4Tu9-2X\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-obk4Tu9-2X\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>You\u2019re welcome to mail in your original, sealed transcript now or later (if admitted). Mailing in transcripts now can speed up the application and (potential) admission process.<\/p>\n<p>The Department can review scans of your original transcripts and make a conditional decision based on such documents. However, USC does, at some point, require submission of original, sealed transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Fellowship and Financial Questions\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-N3q15VH8YB\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-N3q15VH8YB\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do I have to apply separately in order to be considered for fellowships?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-N3q15VH8YB\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-N3q15VH8YB\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>No, you will automatically be considered for fellowships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-N3q15VH8YB\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-N3q15VH8YB\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">As an international applicant, how do I respond to the Financial Documents and Letter of Sponsorship sections of the application?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-N3q15VH8YB\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-N3q15VH8YB\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Although the admissions process is rather competitive, all admitted students would receive tuition remission, annual stipend, health and dental insurance, and coverage of most mandatory university fees. You can learn more about our financial support package here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/\">USC Economics<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral\/\">Doctoral Studies<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/econ\/doctoral-financial-support\/\">Financial Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As an applicant of the USC PhD in Economics program, you do not have to worry about showing proof of finances or submitting a personal financial statement. If you are admitted to the program, the Department will submit a funding statement on your behalf so that an appropriate I-20\/DS-2019 can be issued. However, you should definitely upload a copy of your passport.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">To learn more, the following resources should be helpful:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/overview-of-student-visas\/\">Overview of Student Visas<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/overview-of-student-visas\/financial-documentation-requirements\/\">Financial Documentation Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/overview-of-student-visas\/\">Overview of Student Visas<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/overview-of-student-visas\/financial-documentation-requirements\/usc-guidelines-for-acceptable-financial-support\/\">Guidelines for Financial Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/ask.usc.edu\/\">askUSC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-N3q15VH8YB\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-N3q15VH8YB\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How can I apply for an application fee waiver?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-N3q15VH8YB\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-N3q15VH8YB\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>USC offers several options for graduate application fee waivers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Domestic Applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">USC offers several options for graduate application fee waivers here:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/\">USC Graduate Admission<\/a> &gt; <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/tools-resources\/fee-waivers\/\">Fee Waivers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>International Applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The University is aware that some countries are experiencing extreme circumstances caused by armed conflict, social unrest, or natural disasters. As a result, some prospective applicants from these countries may experience difficulties or delays in providing required documents such as transcripts or test scores, or with paying the application fee. International applicants affected by these or similar situations may reach out to inquire about what resources the USC Department of Economics may have available. Requests are subject to review and all decisions will be made at the discretion of the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n      \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Post-Submission Questions\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-kF-PER5yf5\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-kF-PER5yf5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">When will I be notified of a decision?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-kF-PER5yf5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-kF-PER5yf5\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>PhD applications are reviewed in December and January, and a first round of decisions are sent out typically at the end of February or beginning of March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-kF-PER5yf5\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-kF-PER5yf5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I have submitted my application but would like to revise my statement of purpose or r\u00e9sum\u00e9. How can I submit the revised document?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-kF-PER5yf5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-kF-PER5yf5\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Please upload any supplemental materials directly through the online <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"https:\/\/usc.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\">USC Application<\/a> portal. If you have run out of document upload slots, contact <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"mailto:econ_gradadm@usc.edu\">econ_gradadm@usc.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-kF-PER5yf5\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-kF-PER5yf5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I have submitted my application but would like to submit an updated transcript. How can I submit my latest grades?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-kF-PER5yf5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-kF-PER5yf5\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>All documents must be processed through USC Graduate Admission. You can submit a scanned copy of your official transcripts via <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"http:\/\/ask.usc.edu\/app\/ask\">askUSC<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Select an Area:\u00a0<\/strong>Graduate Admission<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Transcripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Additional Questions\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-Pz_XSdmwju\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-Pz_XSdmwju\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">One of my evaluators is experiencing trouble with submitting a letter of recommendation for me. What should I do?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-Pz_XSdmwju\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-Pz_XSdmwju\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>You are encouraged to try the following first:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Resend the request<\/li>\n<li>Contact the technical support team via <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"http:\/\/ask.usc.edu\/app\/ask\">askUSC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All documents must go through USC Graduate Admission, so if neither of the options above are successful, please ask your evaluator to email a copy of your official LoR directly to USC Graduate Admission via <a style=\"color: #ff9015;\" href=\"http:\/\/ask.usc.edu\/app\/ask\">askUSC<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Select an Area:<\/strong> Graduate Admission<\/li>\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Recommendation Letters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Question:<\/strong> Your evaluator will need to briefly explain the situation and ask that, following submission of their LoR, your file be marked as Complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-Pz_XSdmwju\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-Pz_XSdmwju\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">I hold a three-year bachelor\u2019s degree from my country of study (e.g., India or Australia). Am I eligible for graduate admission to USC?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-Pz_XSdmwju\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-Pz_XSdmwju\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>USC Graduate Admission and the USC Department of Economics do not recognize three-year bachelor\u2019s degrees from India, Australia, New Zealand, or South America as sufficient for admission to graduate programs. 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