Information Sessions and Workshops

2009 Information Session Dates

Learn the difference between an Ed.D. and a Ph.D. from faculty and students in both programs.

September 9 - 6:30-8:00 a.m.- USC University Club
October 3 - 10:00-11:30 a.m.- USC University Club

Learn more about the Ph.D. program from staff and current students who lead the session.

August 24 - 6:00-8:00pm - USC University Club
November 12 - 6:00-8:00pm - USC University Club

2009 GRE Workshops

October 10- 1:30-2:30 p.m.- USC University Village
November 7- 10:00-11:00 a.m.- USC University Village
December 12- 10:00-11:00 a.m.- USC University Village
January 16- 10:00-11:00 a.m.- USC University Village

RSVP for Sessions and Workshops

To RSVP email your full name, email address, event name and date, and phone number to rsoeadm@usc.edu.

How To Apply

Admissions Criteria

Click Here to check admissions criteria

Apply Online - Application Deadline: December 1

http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply/

• The online system allows applicants to complete the application in sections. Select "save" or "save and proceed" at the end of a particular section.
• Please answer "Yes" to an initial question asking if you want your contact information (including your name & address) to be viewed by our institution before you submit the application. This will allow us to keep you informed of important application updates.
• Complete all required fields in the online application.

Application Instructions

• Biographical Information: If you have previously completed academic work with a name other than your current name, please provide this information in the "Other Name" section.
• Employment Information: Upload your resume in this section. The resume should reflect your employment, internships, nature of work and dates. Also include academic degrees, awards, honors or scholarships, association memberships, and teaching experience.
• Statement of Purpose: A 3-5 page (double spaced) essay with a focus on the fit between your intellectual and research interests and career goals with the Rossier faculty and research opportunities. Careful screening of the statement is done to assure fit with our focus on Urban Education Policy. The essay can be uploaded in the Supporting Documents section of the application.
• Additional Program Questions: The "Supplemental Forms" section is located on the information bar on the left side of the page. Click on the "Education" link to access the Rossier School of Education Supplemental Application. Complete the Supplemental Application questions for the Ph.D. These questions include: 1. research topics of interest 2. faculty with similar research interests 3. career goals upon completion of the Ph.D. program.
• Scholarship Questionnaire: The scholarship questionnaire is located at the end of the supplemental application. Completion of this questionnaire is required as admitted students are nominated for Graduate Assistantships, as well as, University-sponsored funding opportunities.
• Recommendations: Three references are required and academic reference letters are preferred. Select individuals most familiar with you, your work and your potential for success in graduate school. Enter all required contact information for each recommender and select "yes" when asked if recommender will be providing a letter online. Your recommenders will be notified by email with instructions on how to upload recommendation letters.

Supporting Documents

In addition to the online application, the following are required:

Materials to USC
University of Southern California
Office of Admission & Financial Aid, GRADUATE
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915

• Sealed official academic transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended, including community college coursework.
• Official GRE score report sent from ETS (Institution Code 4852; no department code needed).
• For applicants whose first language is not English: Official TOEFL score report from ETS (USC Institution Code: 4852). Instructions of sending score reports can be found online at www.toefl.org.

Materials to Rossier
Office of Recruiting and Admissions, ATTN: Ph.D. Program
University of Southern California, 3470 Trousdale Pkwy
Waite Phillips Hall, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90089-4038

• Mail sealed official academic transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended
• Mail or fax (213 740-9433) a copy of GRE score report (include Ph.D. program at the top of the sheet)
• If required, mail or fax (213 740-9433) a copy of TOEFL score report (include Ph.D. program)

Please Note: All materials must be received by December 1st. Only complete files will be reviewed. Submitted materials that are not required may be removed.

Questions: rossier.phd@usc.edu or 213-821-1517