ALT Yellow sticky note on a calendar highlights USC's early decision and early action deadline at 11:59 PM today.

ALT Four diverse students study together at a yellow outdoor table, highlighting the 1-day deadline for USC's November 1 ED, EA, and Merit Scholarship applications.

ALT Three students sitting outdoors at a round stone table, smiling and chatting in a sunny garden setting with scholarship deadline text overlay.

ALT Two USC graduates in caps and gowns play saxophones during a celebratory outdoor event with band members in the background.

ALT Comparison of Early Decision and Early Action college application options with USC branding and decorative stars.

ALT USC announces Early Decision and Early Action share the same November 1 deadline with merit-based scholarship consideration.

ALT Comparison chart showing Early Decision is binding with status update by mid-December, while Early Action is non-binding with status update by mid-January.

ALT Students sitting on grass near a USC campus building with text about USC Merit Scholarships and application deadline November 1, 2026.

ALT USC marching band members in gold helmets with red plumes playing trumpets during an open house event.

ALT Historic USC campus building with palm trees under a clear blue sky, highlighting the university's iconic architecture.

ALT USC announcement on phone screen about Early Decision for most majors with photos of students, campus, and events.

ALT USC Merit Scholarships offer full and partial tuition awards like Trustee, Presidential, Dean’s, and Leadership Scholarships for admitted students.