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<li>USC has an articulation agreement with many colleges/universities in CA, for out of state schools there is a transfer guide .pdf on their website which lists a rough but generally accurate description for the types of courses that will transfer over for the general ed requirements.</li>
<li>The transfer application deadline varies depending on if you are applying for fall or spring semester, that can be found in the transfer section of the usc website also.</li>
<li>No it does not, usc is private and you will have the same chance from most any school in CA.</li>
<li>Yes usually you can audition/interview when you do performance art/music or where a portfolio is involved.</li>
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<p>[Transfer</a> Students - USC Undergraduate Admission](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/transfer.html]Transfer”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/transfer.html)</p>
<p>Also check out the usc transfer thread for more info in the transfer forum.</p>