Dean Willow Bay Graduate Student Welcome

This is your time — to invest in yourself, to build skills that are uniquely your own, and to develop the confidence that comes with mastery and knowledge. We hope you will join our vibrant community of distinguished scholars and professionals, all of whom are deeply invested in your academic and professional success.

Together, we will inquire, innovate and lead at the global crossroads of media, technology and culture. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.

Willow Bay
Dean, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Walter H. Annenberg Chair in Communication

You are in!

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Year Ahead Videos

View recorded year-ahead session videos featuring faculty program directors outlining what your first year will look like.

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Be at the center
of media, technology and culture

USC Annenberg will prepare you to thrive in industries that are undergoing constant transformation. We are located in the heart of Los Angeles, where technology, entertainment, arts and culture are experiencing vibrant growth. With this dynamic city as a laboratory for scholarship and practice, you will engage with leaders, ideas, and technology from each of our disciplines.

100+
museums, including the Broad Center and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.
500+
tech-based companies such as Snap Inc., TikTok, Spotify, Netflix, and more.
1 in 6
L.A. residents work in a creative industry.

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Be creative, bold and innovative

At USC Annenberg, we teach you to defy boundaries by translating your ideas into action. Throughout your graduate student experience, you will be working in real newsroom environments, conducting your own research projects, and devising solutions to the greatest challenges the industries of communication, journalism, public diplomacy, and public relations and advertising face today.

Bridging the gap between brands and Gen Z

Public relations and advertising master’s students share a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the collaborative USC Annenberg X ACC Think Tank research course.

L.A. on the margins

From pitch to final mixdown, students produce professional-quality longform audio stories for LAist Studios’ “How To LA” podcast.

Moving the needle

Social media scholar Anahita Mehra looks to make an impact in sustainability and gender equity through her communications consulting business.

Preparing the next generation of sports industry innovators

The new journalism course “Power, Players and Platforms in Global Sports” unites the business and communication of sports to prepare students with a multi-disciplinary, 360-degree examination of the modern sports landscape.

 

 

 

 

1,012
jobs and internships posted on student job boards last year.

 

100+
career development events each year, including series such as Lunch with a Leader and Career Treks to meet industry executives.

Be invested
in your future

Event Highlights

USC Annenberg’s student support is unparalleled. Our academic advisers, who offer one-on-one guidance, are dedicated to encouraging your academic, professional and personal growth, and mentoring and peer-support groups are available as well. In a competitive job market, our career development team provides exclusive opportunities to connect with potential employers. View all USC Annenberg events.

1,737
jobs and internships posted on Annenberg Career Link in 2022–23.

100+
career development events each year, including series such as Lunch with a Leader and Career Treks to meet industry executives.
300+ faculty
Our faculty cultivate a rigorous academic environment that positions you at the forefront of best practice, thought leadership and emerging research.
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900+ graduate students
Study and work in the company of enterprising students, who reflect the broad diversity of the world.
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22k+ alumni
With countless opportunities to tap into our alumni network, your membership in the USC Annenberg Trojan Family is worldwide and lifelong.
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Be a part of our extraordinary community

The Trojan Family is known for its lifelong and worldwide connections and networking opportunities. Our faculty, students, staff and alumni make up a community of today’s best thinkers and tomorrow’s leaders, and are deeply invested in ensuring your USC Annenberg graduate experience is the best it can be.

310 faculty
Our faculty cultivate a rigorous academic environment that positions you at the forefront of best practice, thought leadership and emerging research.
Meet the faculty >

900+ graduate students
Study and work in the company of enterprising students, who reflect the broad diversity of the world.
Meet our students >

22k+ alumni
With countless opportunities to tap into and give back to our alumni network, your membership in the USC Annenberg Trojan Family is worldwide and lifelong.
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See our school

Explore USC Annenberg’s world-class facilities with 360-degree views of spaces throughout our two buildings, including our state-of-the-art media center and Digital Lounge. Learn more about how to navigate our virtual tour.

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Be the architect
of your student experience

You can customize your experience to your objectives and goals. Expand your academic purview with hands-on research and practice opportunities, or gain experience and network through student organizations.

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Be ready
for your next step

Financial aid

All U.S. citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the USC Enrollment and Housing Form at the earliest opportunity. For more information and to access the forms, visit USC Financial Aid.

Housing and parking

USC Housing offers graduate student facilities near the University Park Campus (UPC). One unique apartment living option is Annenberg House which is located just north of UPC. Review all housing options and apply online at USC Housing.

On-campus parking requires a permit. Cost varies by structure location and permit type. For more information, visit USC Transportation Services.

Orientation and registration

After you confirm your enrollment to USC Annenberg, our advising team will reach out in May to guide you through registration and orientation.

Contact Annenberg Admissions

Our Annenberg Admissions officers are available
Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PT.
Email us at ascadm@usc.edu.

Be at USC Annenberg

To accept or decline your offer of admission, submit the online USC Statement of Intent form by April 15, 2025 (PhD candidates) and April 30, 2025 (master’s degree candidates unless otherwise notified).

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