Yes, USC does accept G.I. Bill benefits. Please visit Covered Programs for more information about which GI Bill programs USC accepts.

Yes, USC participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program on a first-come basis, according to the transaction date printed by the VA on the veteran's Certificate of Eligibility. USC uses the transaction date to determine the order in which Yellow Ribbon Program Funds will be awarded. Please e-mail the Veterans Certifying Office at vets@usc.edu for more information.

USC offers the Transfer and Veterans Student Programs through the Office of Campus Activities, which strives to facilitate a smooth transition into USC that results in a strong connection to the Trojan Family. Visit their website for more information.

Yes. For more information, please visit the Immediate Call to Active Duty Web page.

No, USC currently does not offer priority admission to prospective veteran applicants.

No, USC currently does not offer priority registration to veteran students. Most students are still able to register for required courses and graduate on time, however.

Academic credit will be awarded for course work taken at one of the regionally accredited U.S. Military academies upon receipt of official transcripts. The university will also evaluate course work/experience completed through the armed services and may award credit for such courses if they meet the following criteria:

• Students must provide official Joint Services (JST) or Coast Guard Institute (CGI) transcripts to Degree Progress.
• Course work must be evaluated by ACE as upper division credit.

• DD-214 or DD-295
• Course work not offered in an area of study taught at USC.
• Course work/experience not evaluated by ACE.
• Course work from the Community College of the Air Force.
• DSST and CLEP exam scores.
• Other Learning Experiences (OLE’s).