Undergraduate Programs

The Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science offers an undergraduate program in Chemical Engineering with five different areas of emphasis and a minor in Petroleum Engineering.

We provide our undergraduates with excellent preparation to enter either industry positions or to continue their educational training at the graduate level in M.S. and Ph.D. programs or professional degree programs such as MBA, Pharm.D, DDS, MD or JD. In addition to the required degree coursework, many of our students also acquire hands-on training through industry internships or research positions in academic laboratories.

The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, accredits our program. All the areas of emphasis within Chemical Engineering are part of the Chemical Engineering accreditation.

Our Programs

BS in Chemical Engineering

Minor in Petroleum Engineering

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Early Action: November 1

Regular Decision: January 15

Learn More About How to Apply

How to Apply

As a First Year Applicant

Find all requirements and recommendations on the Viterbi Admissions website.

Application deadlines:
- Early Action (Merit-Scholarship Consideration): November 1
- Regular Decision: January 15

As a Transfer

Find out everything you need to know (requirements, transfer plans, transferable courses, etc.) on the Viterbi Admissions Transfer page.

Dates and deadlines:
- Common App Opens: August 1
- Application Deadline for Fall (USC only accepts applications for the Fall semester): February 15
- Decisions/Request for Spring Grades Sent: May 31

Tuition & Finacial Aid

TUITION & FEES

Find out the estimated Cost of Attendance for 2024-2025 in this link. This includes the cost of tuition plus an estimate of all other possible expenses.

The tuition and fees for Fall 2024 can be found in this link.

FINANCIAL AID

Learn more about financial aid at USC on the Financial Aid website at: financialaid.usc.edu

You can also find out about the types of aid in this link and how to apply for financial aid in this link.

Educational Objectives of our Undergraduate Programs

Our graduates are expected to attain the following educational objectives:

1

Analyze, model and design complex processes where physical, chemical or biochemical transformations are utilized to produce products and services that benefit society in an environmentally conscious and economic manner.

2

Obtain engineering employment in allied organizations, pursue graduate studies and/or professional education in related fields.

3

Thrive in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings.

4

Assimilate increasingly rapid technological changes through continuous personal and professional development.

5

Assume leadership roles in industry, academy, or society.

Student Outcomes

Upon completing their degree in Chemical Engineering, graduates are expected to have gained abilities to:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge, using appropriate learning strategies.

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