{"id":1095,"date":"2023-02-15T18:39:01","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T18:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/?page_id=1095"},"modified":"2025-10-07T15:34:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T22:34:31","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/advising-aid\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--link-list \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--link-list\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <div class=\"links-container\">\n\n                        \n        \n          \n            <div class=\"column\">\n                <ul>\n                                                                  <li>\n                                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/application-guidelines\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Back to Application Guidelines\"  \n>\n    Back to Application Guidelines \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n                                                    <\/li>\n                                                          <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n\n          \n          \n        \n          \n          \n        \n\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n   \n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--scrolling-text-with-image \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--scrolling-text-with-image\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n\n          \n      <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2023\/09\/DMC_5-768x1024.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2023\/09\/DMC_5-1280x1707.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2023\/09\/DMC_5-768x1024.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      \n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n  \n        \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Admissions &amp; Application FAQ\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n        \n      \n              <div class=\"chapters-container\">\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>I noticed you have an MA degree posted in the catalog, can I apply for admissions to the MA program?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>POIR does not offer a terminal Master&#8217;s degree. The program is structured in such a way that only admitted Ph.D. students in our program are allowed to complete the M.A. degree upon recommendation of the POIR faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>If I upload official transcripts, do I still need to have them sent to the USC Office of Graduate Admissions?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes. While uploading copies of your official transcripts to the CAS Portal allows us to proceed with evaluating your application, if offered admission, matriculation will be conditional upon receiving official transcripts directly from the institution.<\/p>\n<p>If you upload unofficial transcripts to the CAS Portal, your application will be considered incomplete and we cannot admit you to the POIR Program until your official transcripts are received by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Please make transcript requests to institutions with sufficient time for them to arrive before the application deadline.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/y1gF3LTRo0o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video: How to enter your academic record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>My program will not be concluded until after the application deadline. Do I still need to submit official transcripts?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes, you must provide official transcripts that show what you have completed to date. If you are admitted to our PhD program, the Office of Graduate Admissions will notify you about completing a Degree Verification once your program has concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>If the GRE is optional, will it count for anything or will I be penalized for not submitting a score?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The admissions committee evaluates each dossier in a holistic manner, which means the GRE may or may not be a factor in their decision relative to other elements of the application (writing sample, letters of recommendation, and previous coursework). For instance, it could help demonstrate your quantitative skills if your transcripts or research do not show a solid background in this area. Since many programs no longer use the GRE in admissions, the committee will not assume a negative reason if it is not submitted.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to submit a GRE score, make sure to schedule your exam on or before November 15, 2025 to ensure your scores arrive by the application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>If I can\u2019t schedule to take my GRE exam until after the deadline, will my application still be considered?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Please email poir@usc.edu to request permission for your scores to arrive after the deadline. You must still submit your online application by the December 1, 2025 deadline. For full consideration, your scores should arrive no later than December 15, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>I took the GRE several years ago. Do I have to re-take the exam or can I submit old scores?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>If you took the GRE within five years of the expected matriculation at USC, then we will accept older scores sent directly from ETS. For the 2026 admissions cycle, you may submit scores no older than August 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>Can I submit more than three letters of recommendation, and should they all be from academicians?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>We only require three letters of recommendation, but applicants may submit up to five letters. We prefer that letters be written by faculty who have supervised academic work, especially research projects, papers, etc. However, if necessary, we will consider professional references. <strong>All letters should be submitted electronically via your online application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>What is the minimum GPA required for admission to the POIR PhD program?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The POIR program requires all graduate students to have a 3.0 (4.0 scale) or better for admission. If you are unsure if your cumulative undergraduate and\/or graduate coursework meets this threshold, we encourage you to still submit your application for consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>What is the average GPA students need to gain admission? What about the TOEFL or IELTS? <\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Our admissions committee conducts a holistic review of your application, meaning they will consider all aspects of your application when making their decisions. While GPA and test scores are components that are heavily weighted in the admission process, we encourage you to do your best and still submit an application if you wish to be admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>My university does not use the 1-4 GPA scale. Do I need to convert my GPA?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>You should enter the GPA <strong>as it appears on your official transcripts<\/strong>, whether it is a ten-point scale or a percentage. USC&#8217;s Graduate Admissions office will recalculate your GPA when they evaluate your transcripts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/videos\/#\/entering-your-gpa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video: How to add your GPA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>My university doesn&#8217;t use a numeric system for GPA. What should I put in the application?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>If your university uses qualitative grading and does not use a percentage or numeric scale to calculate GPA, you may use the &#8220;I don&#8217;t have a GPA to add&#8221; option when entering your Academic History. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/tools-resources\/how-to-videos\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/tools-resources\/how-to-videos\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>What should be included in my research statement? What is the expected length? <\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The research statement serves as a unique platform to state who you are as a would-be scholar, what five years of USC doctoral education would do for you as a researcher, what research agenda you would pursue, what fields and subject matter interests you and motivates you to embark on this five-year journey, what preparation you\u2019ve received in the past and how you will leverage the skills during your tenure with us. You can also view it as an opening statement and a closing argument \u2013 you are making your case to the admissions committee the qualities, attributes and distinctions that make you a strong candidate for the program. In laying out your research interests and agenda, you are also establishing your compatibility with the faculty and their own research program. Please be sure to identify at least 2-3 faculty members you are interested in working with.<\/p>\n<p>The statement of purpose should be a concise and cogent document, preferably two pages in length, single or double spaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>Is a Master\u2019s degree required for admission to the program?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>While recommended, a Master&#8217;s degree is NOT required for admission to the Ph.D. program if you have a 4-year baccalaureate degree.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants with a 3-year baccalaureate degree from India*, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa must have a Master&#8217;s degree for admission to USC. International students are encouraged to check their <a href=\"https:\/\/gradadm.usc.edu\/lightboxes\/international-students-country-requirements\/\">country requirements<\/a> for admission to USC before applying.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n*Updated 9\/2024: Applicants who received a 3-year baccalaureate from an Indian institution that has obtained an A grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) are not required to have an MA degree for admission <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>If I have completed a Master\u2019s degree, how many courses can I apply to the POIR degree?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>The POIR program allows you to transfer up to 24 units from outside graduate coursework as approved by our Program Director, the faculty field coordinators, and by USC&#8217;s Degree Progress and Admissions Office. Only graduate level courses that were taken while pursuing a graduate degree and completed with a grade of B or better will be considered for transfer credit. Upon admission and enrollment in POIR, students can petition to count previous coursework towards their degree. Each course will then be examined by the respective field coordinator(s). When transferring courses from international institutions, all prior degrees that were not verified during the admission process, <a href=\"https:\/\/arr.usc.edu\/services\/degree-progress\/verification.html\">must be verified via IERF<\/a> before any courses can be transferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>As an international student, how should I respond to the section of the application that asks for proof of financial stability?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Our program fully funds students\u2019 tuition and provides a monthly stipend that offsets important costs of living. You may include the following statement in place of a bank document: \u201cThe Ph.D. program to which I am applying, housed in the USC Dornsife College, provides a comprehensive 5-year funding package that covers tuition and stipend each year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>If I have been awarded a fellowship (Fulbright or other external fellowships), do I need to submit any documentation in my application?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes. If you have been awarded any type of external funding prior to the date you submit your application for admission, please be sure to upload a copy of your award letter(s) to your online application under \u201cother\u201d documents. If you receive notification of an external funding award after you submit your application, you can email copies of the documents to Danielle De Rosa Ballard at dderosa@usc.edu. Be sure to include your application or USC ID in your email. <strong>Please only include these documents if the external award will be used while in the POIR program. External awards used for prior or current degree programs should be listed on your CV\/Resume.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>How many applications do you receive and how many students are offered admission?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>You can visit the USC Office of Graduate Admissions for <a href=\"https:\/\/graduateschool.usc.edu\/about-us\/phd-program-characteristics\/\">statistics<\/a> on each program. POIR typically offers admission to 10-15% of applicants.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/08\/POIR-Admissions-Statistics-1.jpg\" alt=\"POIR Ph.D. Admissions Statistics\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>How long does the Ph.D. program take to complete?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>While the time to completion will depend on many individual factors, most of our students complete the program in about 6 years.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/poir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/08\/POIR-Graduation-Statistics-1.jpg\" alt=\"POIR Graduation Completion\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>If admitted, what is the cost of attendance?<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>All students admitted to the POIR Ph.D. program receive five full years of funding, which includes a stipend, tuition remission, and medical &amp; dental coverage. The stipend for A.Y. 2025-2026 is $41,200.<\/p>\n<p>Since each student&#8217;s financial situation is unique, we encourage you to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/financialaid.usc.edu\/graduate-professional-financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\">USC Financial Aid Office website<\/a> to understand the cost of attendance and find additional resources to cover expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"chapter\">\n                              <h3>\u201cWhat should I do if I don\u2019t have a single 15\u201330 page writing sample, but I have a co-authored paper or several shorter individual papers\u2014can I submit those instead?\u201d<\/h3>\n              \n                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The length suggestion is a <em>suggestion<\/em>, not a hard limit. 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