Admission to USC - Latino Tips

Students seeking admission to the University of Southern California can visit the Admissions website at http://www.usc.edu/admission.

First Generation College Bound
If you are the first in your family to seek a college education, please feel free to call on El Centro for complete guidance and explanation. The admissions process can be scary, difficult, confusing and frustrating. Although we are not an Admission Office, we can assist students and parents better understand the process. El Centro can also meet with parents (in English and/or Spanish) to discuss the college experience with them.

Recommendations
El Centro recommends that students follow closely the guidelines set forth by the Office of Admission. In addition, students should consider interviewing with an Admission Counselor and visiting/touring the campus.

USC Campus Tours
Individual and group tours can be scheduled through the university Admission Center at (213) 740-6605.

Student Life
El Centro offers supplemental guidance for prospective students. Once a tour has been scheduled, students can contact El Centro to possibly schedule a Shadowing Visit. El Centro can arrange for prospective students to spend the day with a current USC student, attend class, student organizational meetings, and have lunch with fellow USC students.

El Centro will try to accommodate each prospective student, however can not guarantee that a supplemental tour will fit every schedule.

Contact El Centro at (213) 740-1480 or ecc@usc.edu

Admitted Students
Students who have already been admitted to USC and are not yet sure about their enrollment can also take advantage of supplemental tours and visits. In addition, should students be participating in overnight programs through the Office of Admissions, arrangements can be made for the student to spend the night on the Latino Floors. Arrangements must be made through El Centro Chicano.

Bilingual Services
Should students or parents need services in Spanish, they are encouraged to request them through the servicing department. For example, when scheduling a campus tour, please inform staff person that a Spanish speaking individual will be on the tour and will need translation services.