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Use an Existing Account to Re-Apply

Overview

You can use an existing account from a previous cycle to re-apply in the current cycle. You also keep the same CAS ID number from the previous cycle. To avoid processing delays and difficulties, do not create a new account. Duplicate accounts and any documents associated with those accounts are deleted.

Note that your programs may be able to see that you are a re-applicant.

  1. Log in to the application. A welcome screen appears; confirm you want to begin the re-application process by clicking Start Reapplication.
  2. Ensure your profile information, including your contact information, is correct.
  3. Decide if you want to copy application data. Your selection cannot be changed.

When re-applying, note that you can:

  • Copy your application from the previous cycle to the next (for example, from the 2025–2026 cycle into the 2026–2027 cycle).
  • Skip a cycle and copy your application (for example, from the 2024–2025 cycle into the 2026–2027 cycle).
  • Skip several cycles between applications. However, application data is unavailable after three cycles of inactivity (for example, if you last applied in the 2022–2023 cycle, you cannot copy your application into the 2026–2027 cycle). This includes any transcripts or foreign coursework evaluations, where applicable.

If You Choose to Start a Fresh Application

The data from your previous application cycle is wiped clean and you proceed with a blank application.

If You Choose to Copy Application Data

Review the table below to learn which parts of the application you can choose to copy forward into the new application.

  1. Log in to the application. A welcome screen appears; confirm you want to begin the re-application process by clicking Start Reapplication.
  2. Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to copy your previous application. After you click Confirm, you cannot start over with a new, blank application.
  3. Select the information you want to carry over. Unselected items will not carry over and cannot be recovered, so ensure your selections are complete before proceeding
  4. Click the checkbox to confirm your selections and your understanding that this action cannot be undone. Then, click Continue.
  5. Your selected data will begin copying to your new application. You'll receive an email when everything is copied over and you can continue your application. While the copy process usually takes a few minutes to complete, it can be up to a few hours. If it takes longer than 24 hours, contact customer service.

Once your application is successfully copied, you must review every copied section and confirm the data is accurate. You can make updates if necessary.

What Carries Over to Your New Application

When going through the reapplicant workflow in the application, you'll see which sections are available for copying. Note that not all questions within each section will be carried forward, and there may be new questions for you to answer within these sections.

Application data that you can copy forward

Application data that you cannot copy forward

  • Personal Information section
    • Biographic Information
    • Contact Information
    • Citizenship Information
    • Race & Ethnicity
    • Other Information
  • Academic History section
    • Colleges Attended
    • Standardized Tests
  • Supporting Information section
    • Experiences
    • Achievements
  • Personal Information
    • Release Statement responses
  • Academic History section
    • High Schools Attended
  • Supporting Information section
    • Document uploads
  • Program Materials section (all parts)
    • This includes any program-specific documents, questions, CV/Resume, etc.
    • Letters of Recommendation
  • Payments

Supplemental Materials

Note the reapplication copy behavior for these supplemental materials that may be linked to your USC application.

Unofficial Transcript and Foreign Coursework Evaluation Uploads

Unofficial transcript and foreign coursework evaluation uploads will be carried over into your new application. Note that these only carry forward a maximum of three application cycles. If you're reapplying for a fourth application cycle, you must upload new unofficial transcripts and foreign evaluations.

Official Test Scores

To successfully copy official test scores, the name and date of birth on your new application must match the name and date of birth on your original application. Note that it can take several days for the matching process to complete. If you have a difference in name and date of birth, contact customer service to have your scores manually copied into your application.

Downloading Last Cycle's Application

A PDF of last cycle's application is only available if you submitted that application to at least one program. To download your application PDF,

  1. Log in to the current cycle's application.
  2. Click the Applicant Menu (person icon) in the lower-left of the application and select Application PDFs.
  3. Select the desired cycle.
  4. Click the download icon for the applicable application.

Login Issues

If you cannot log in to USC, try one of the following:

  • Confirm your email address and password are correct.
  • Confirm you're using the correct application link (https://usc.cas.myliaison.com/).
  • Check your browser settings. You may need to try a different browser or clear cache or cookies. See the USC Technical Requirements & Accessibility page for more information.
  • Reset your password.

If you're still having trouble logging in, contact customer service.

 

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