USC Schedule of Classes

Fall 2025

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The Screenplay

Section 19191

  • Session Dates (session code 001)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, August 25, 2025
    Last day to add:
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Last day to change to Pass/No Pass:
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, September 12, 2025
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, October 10, 2025
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, November 14, 2025
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, December 5, 2025
    End of session:
    Wednesday, December 17, 2025



  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Vogler. Writer's Journey - 25th Anniversary Edition. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781615933150
      New: $29.95
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $13.18 (Used)
    • Howard. Tools of Screenwriting. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780312119089
      New: $19.99
      Used: $15.00
      Rental: $14.99 (New), $8.00 (Used)
    • Seger. Making a Good Script Great (Rev & Exp). (Required)
      ISBN: 9781935247012
      New: $18.25
      Used: $13.75
      Rental: $13.69 (New), $7.30 (Used)
    Purchase from USC Bookstore
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