Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 domestic application deadline
8 May 2026
In-person Program
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling develops sports reporting across writing, podcasts, television and social media through hands-on production and a final journalism project.
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Multiplatform Sports Storytelling at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school; completed ninth grade
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
Los Angeles, United States
Cost
$8,130; $11,570; $12,208
Duration
4 weeks
Format
In-person
Media StudiesPhotography
Accommodation: Shared university residence-hall rooms
Meals: Residential dining-hall meal plan
Certificate / Outcome: 3 units of elective credit
Campus experience: Annenberg Media Center production
Tutors / faculty: USC faculty; sports-media guest speakers
Sessions / cadence: Daily 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 5-6 instructional hours
Main deliverable / output: Individual sports journalism project
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling summary
USC's course turns an interest in sports into practical reporting across writing, podcasts, television, social media and photojournalism.
You practice interviewing, commentary and production, use the Annenberg Media Center and develop your own sports journalism project.
It suits students who want to make and investigate sports stories, with a substantial classroom commitment alongside campus activities.
What is Multiplatform Sports Storytelling?
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling is USC Pre-College's sports journalism course, combining USC Annenberg instruction with practical reporting and production. Students explore podcasting, television, social media, photojournalism and sports writing while learning to analyze games and interview athletes.
The experience combines classroom assignments, field trips and studio production in USC's Annenberg Media Center. Faculty and sports-industry guest speakers introduce professional perspectives, and students bring their learning together in an individual journalism project.
Why Succeed highlights Multiplatform Sports Storytelling
The curriculum treats sports journalism as reporting and source development, encouraging stories that go beyond game scores.
Studio production in the Annenberg Media Center gives the course a concrete practical setting.
Coverage across written, visual and audio media lets students test several ways of telling a story.
A final journalism project gives students a tangible result to reflect on after the course.
USC faculty and sports-media guest speakers connect classroom work with professional practice.
Who is Multiplatform Sports Storytelling for?
Best for
Students interested in sports reporting who want to practice interviewing, commentary and multimedia production in a university setting.
Not ideal if
You mainly want athletic training or a lightly scheduled summer experience, since this is a journalism course with required class attendance.
Is Multiplatform Sports Storytelling worth it?
The strongest reason to choose this course is the chance to test sports journalism through reporting, studio production and a substantial project. Its combination of several media formats can help you discover whether you prefer interviewing, writing, commentary or production.
Families should weigh that practical experience against the substantial fee and full class schedule. The credit and potential faculty recommendations may be useful, but credit transfer is discretionary and participation does not guarantee university admission.
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Cost and what is included
$8,130; $11,570; $12,208; includes Tuition and course instruction., Course materials, textbooks and academic field trips., On-campus social activities and off-campus recreational trips., Required health center access., Residential option: shared residence-hall room and dining-hall meal plan., Residential option: meals on academic field trips and specified Saturday meals..
Accommodation
Shared university residence-hall rooms
Meals
Residential dining-hall meal plan
Supervision or safety information
Residential advisors live in the halls and are available at all times. Residence and dining halls require USCard access, and USC provides 24/7 public safety patrols.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
4 weeks; Los Angeles, United States.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Multiplatform Sports Storytelling need?
Effort level
High, with five to six instructional hours daily.
Best started
Begin planning in November when 2027 application information arrives; allow several weeks for the essay and school documents.
Main challenge
Turning enthusiasm for sports into well-sourced reporting across different media.
Typical preparation
Read or watch sports reporting and compare how each piece develops its story beyond the score.
Practice preparing interview questions and identifying credible sources.
Arrange your recommendation and transcript requests early, and write the application essay yourself.
International applicants should allow additional time for English proficiency documentation and immigration arrangements.
Useful if
You want to test journalism before choosing a college subject.
What do students do on Multiplatform Sports Storytelling?
You develop sports stories through reporting exercises, multimedia production and practical assignments. Classroom learning, field trips and studio work build toward your own journalism project.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore sports journalism across written, broadcast, photographic and social formats.
- 2
Practice analyzing games, gathering information and interviewing athletes.
- 3
Develop sources and identify the central story behind an event.
- 4
Produce visual and audio packages and practice written or on-air commentary.
- 5
Bring your reporting and production skills together in a final sports journalism project.
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling dates and deadlines
Past
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 international application deadline
13 March 2026
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 domestic
22 June-17 July 2026
2026 reference deadline; session ran 22 June–17 July 2026.
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 international
22 June-17 July 2026
2026 reference deadline; session ran 22 June–17 July 2026.
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2027
21 June-15 July 2027
USC's common summer schedule; course-specific timetable may vary.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 domestic application deadline | 8 May 2026 | Local | Past | |
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 international application deadline | 13 March 2026 | Local | Past | |
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 domestic | 22 June-17 July 2026 | Local | Past | |
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2026 international | 22 June-17 July 2026 | Local | Past | |
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling — 2027 | 21 June-15 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Complete at least ninth grade before the program begins.
Be a domestic or international high school student.
Pursue a rigorous high school curriculum.
Attend every class meeting; late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
International applicants need accepted English proficiency scores or a waiver.
Eligible commuters must meet Los Angeles or Orange County residence rules.
International participants and domestic participants living abroad must reside on campus.
Bring your own laptop.
How much does Multiplatform Sports Storytelling cost?
Program fee
$8,130; $11,570; $12,208 — 2026 commuter, domestic residential and international residential estimated totals.
Funding or discounts
- Application fee: $85 — Nonrefundable; separate from program totals.
- Acceptance deposit: $1,000 — Nonrefundable; credited toward the program cost.
- Financial aid: Not offered — USC employee tuition benefits also do not apply.
- Visa application: $185 — Additional government fee when applicable.
- SEVIS I-901: $350 — Additional government fee for participants requiring an I-20.
What's included
Tuition and course instruction., Course materials, textbooks and academic field trips., On-campus social activities and off-campus recreational trips., Required health center access., Residential option: shared residence-hall room and dining-hall meal plan., Residential option: meals on academic field trips and specified Saturday meals.
How to apply to Multiplatform Sports Storytelling
- 1
Create an account or log in through USC's Summer Programs application portal.
- 2
Use your legal name and an email address you check frequently.
- 3
Select up to three course choices; you may repeat this course for each choice.
- 4
Write your own 300-500 word application essay.
- 5
Request an online recommendation from a teacher, counselor or mentor.
- 6
Ask a school official to upload your PDF high school transcript.
- 7
Provide English proficiency scores or a waiver if you are an international applicant.
- 8
Pay the $85 application fee, review every task and click Submit.
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What does Multiplatform Sports Storytelling cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Reporting and sources
Practice gathering information, developing sources and finding the central story.
Athlete interviewing
Learn how to approach athletes and ask challenging, useful questions.
Visual and audio production
Explore video editing and produce visual or audio packages through practical assignments.
Commentary and storytelling
Analyze games and develop your voice for written and on-air commentary.
Multiplatform journalism
Study sports storytelling across podcasts, television, social media, photojournalism and writing.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Multiplatform Sports Storytelling?
A typical day during the program.
Class day
Five to six instructional hours, with breaks for lunch or field trips.
Residential activities
Residential advisors and staff supervise social and recreational activities.
Excursions
Organized trips may visit local attractions, beaches, theme parks or sports events.
Residential curfew
Residents enter their assigned hall by 10 p.m.; lights out is 11:30 p.m.
Who teaches on Multiplatform Sports Storytelling?
Students learn from expert USC faculty and guest speakers working in sports and sports media. The course combines Annenberg instruction with hands-on classroom and studio assignments.
Where do students stay on Multiplatform Sports Storytelling?
Residential plan
- Shared residence-hall rooms: Students live in university halls with gender-specific roommate and floormate assignments.
- Dining-hall meal plan: Room and board covers dining-hall meals, academic-trip meals and specified Saturday meals.
- Residential safety support: Advisors live in the halls, with USCard access controls and 24/7 public safety patrols.
- Evening and weekend activities: Supervised activities include socials, games and recreational trips around Los Angeles.
Non-residential plan
- Local commuter option: Eligible Los Angeles or Orange County participants attend all classes and academic trips.
- Commuter meals: Meals are purchased individually; commuter meal plans are not offered.
- Optional commuter activities: Commuters may join evening activities with parent permission and recreational weekend excursions.
Roommate requests cannot be accommodated; international participants and domestic participants living abroad must reside on campus.
What happens after Multiplatform Sports Storytelling?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Complete an individual sports journalism project.
Earn three units of elective credit upon successful completion.
Request an official graded transcript from USC's registrar.
Explore sports journalism before choosing a college field of study.
Build faculty connections that may lead to recommendation letters.
Recommendation letters are not guaranteed, and receiving institutions decide whether to accept transferred credit.
Where does Multiplatform Sports Storytelling take place?
The course takes place at USC in Los Angeles, including studio production in the Annenberg Media Center and field trips in the city. Summer participants can access University Park Campus libraries, computer labs and health services.
International participants arrange their own travel to campus; early arrival and late departure accommodation are not offered.
Multiplatform Sports Storytelling FAQs
The course covers podcasting, television, social media, photojournalism and sports writing. You practice reporting, interviewing, commentary and multimedia production.
The coursework culminates in your own sports journalism project. Practical assignments also develop your ability to produce visual and audio packages.
Successful completion earns three units of elective credit. Other colleges and universities decide whether to accept those units, so keep a copy of your syllabus.
Yes. Participants in Multiplatform Sports Storytelling must bring their own laptops.
Eligible local participants may commute under USC's Los Angeles or Orange County residence rules. International participants and domestic participants living abroad must reside on campus.
Residential advisors live in the halls and are available at all times. Residence and dining halls require USCard access, and USC provides 24/7 public safety patrols.
No. Participation does not guarantee admission to USC or its schools, and undergraduate applicants must follow the university's separate admissions process.
USC Summer Programs does not offer financial aid or assistance. USC employee tuition benefits also do not apply.
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Students comparing general journalism with a sports-focused course.
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Students more interested in sports organizations than reporting.
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Best for
Students who prefer writing to studio or audio production.
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- USC Summer Programs FAQs | USC Pre-College
- USC Summer Programs Policies | USC Pre-College
- USC Summer Programs International Application | USC Pre-College
- USC Summer Residential and Commuter Experience | USC Pre-College
- USC Summer Programs Overview | USC Pre-College
- USC Summer Programs Application and Admission | USC Pre-College
- USC Summer Programs | USC Pre-College
- Sports Journalism Summer Program | USC Pre-College
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