PS Statement of Intent: Please clearly describe your study intentions and interests. Upload this document directly into SlideRoom. There are no minimum or maximum length requirements. CV Resume and/or Curriculum Vitae: Please upload this document detailing your employment, education, extra-curricular collegiate and community activities, honors, wards, publications, professional organizations, hobbies, travel, and any other relevant information you would like to include directly into SlideRoom. Fee The $90 nonrefundable application fee must be paid before an application is processed. We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover card. Fee Waivers: Students who qualify for a fee waiver must make the appropriate selection on their application and submit supporting documents to demonstrate their qualification. Please click here to check if you are eligible for the fee waiver. RL Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation from academic references preferably. Applicants who have been out of school for several years may request letters from employers or mentors who can evaluate their professional abilities and academic potential. The School of Architecture does not have a separate form for the recommenders to fill out but there is an optional form found on the SlideRoom portal. Recommenders will receive instructions via email once the pplicant has designated their recommenders and their email addresses through the online application. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the SlideRoom system. We will not accept letters of recommendation through postal mail. Transcript Make sure to upload a copy of your university-issued transcripts (i.e. issued on official letterhead) on SlideRoom. Please note unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable. Additionally, you must also send an official copy of your transcripts in a sealed envelope. Please click here for detailed guidelines for sending your official transcripts to USC. IMPORTANT: To avoid a delay in the processing of your application, you are encouraged to send your transcripts well in advance of the deadline. It is recommended that you send all official transcripts to USC's Office of Graduate Admissions at least 3 weeks prior to the application deadline. Official hard-copy transcripts should be mailed to: University of Southern California USC Office of Graduate Admission 3601 South Flower Street, Room 112 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915