Pre-Engineering (PEGR)

PEGR and Pre‑CS students who applied before March 25, 2026 will continue to be reviewed under the previous admission eligibility criteria. However, please keep in mind that your entire USC academic history will be considered with a focus on Viterbi major-related courses taken at USC.

Intended Majors: AME, ASTE, BME, CE, CHE, ENE, or ISE:

  • Take 14 to 18 units per semester
  • Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at USC
  • Meet the B or better grade qualifiers for their pre-engineering courses
    • MATH 126/129 or higher
    • Science Course
    • Engineering Course

      Intended Majors: CS

      • A grade of B or better in each of the following courses: CSCI 102, CSCI 103, and CSCI 170
      • An overall GPA of 3.0+
      Published on May 27th, 2026Last updated on June 2nd, 2026