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Annenberg Study Abroad Application Information

Applications for Spring 2027 are open from Monday, May 18, 2026 and close on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm. The application can be found here.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS
Undergraduate students applying to semester programs in Rome, London, Hong Kong, or Sydney must complete the following:

  1. Online Application* which includes:

    -       Demographic data

    -       One 1-2 page essay (prompt provided in application) per program

    -       2-3 minute video (prompt provided in application) per program

    -       Resume

    -       Professional headshot photo

  2. Interview (London & Rome Applicants Only)
    Due to limited spots in the program, interviews for the London and Rome programs are required and by invitation only after initial application screening.

*Students applying to programs in Hong Kong or Sydney will also be required to complete an additional application for their destination university. Admittance is contingent on acceptance by both our office and the host institution (CUHK or UNSW). More information regarding those applications will be provided via email upon completion of the Annenberg application.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?

Undergraduate Programs:

Spring semester program applications will be available online in late May (of the preceding calendar year) and due late June.

CAN I APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM? 

Students applying to study abroad for the Spring 2027 semester will be able to select a second-choice program via our online application. Please note that a separate, individualized essay and video are required for each program you apply to. Applicants will be considered for both programs they select; however, admission to either program is not guaranteed. Programs are highly competitive, and selection is based on the strength of each individual application.

I HAVE A STUDENT CONDUCT VIOLATION. CAN I STILL GO ABROAD?
Annenberg International Programs conducts checks on all study abroad applicants with the Office of Academic Integrity and Office of Community Expectations. Any academic and non-academic policy violations and sanctions will be taken into consideration in the admission process.

Check out our FAQ page for more common questions about eligibility, costs, housing, and more! 

Want to meet with our team? Schedule an appointment with us or send us an email at ascintl@usc.edu.