Tryout Week takes place near the middle of the Fall Semester. For more information on Song Girl Tryouts, please e-mail Dr. Justine Gilman (Program Advisor) at jgilman@usc.edu or Lori Nelson (Coach) at lorinels@usc.edu.

Check out these articles for reports on the tryouts of the 2009 squad:
First article from www.petecaroll.com
Second article from www.petecaroll.com

The week begins with a clinic at which applicants must learn TWO ROUTINES. The first routine is a pom routine to "Fight On!," the USC fight song. The second is a technical jazz routine. The applicants must then submit to an interview. At final tryouts, each finalist must present two of their own original routines.

Approximately twelve girls will be chosen and begin practicing immediately for basketball season.

Applications will be available as Tryout Week approaches. Potential applicants are also encouraged to prepare for Tryout Week by taking dance classes at USC and observing Song Girl routines at USC sporting events and rallies.


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Candidates shall be permitted to try out if they meet the following qualifications:

1) Shall be a student who has attempted and completed a minimum of twelve (12) units at USC by the end of the Fall Semester in which they are trying out. Spring admits are also welcome to try out.

2) Shall carry and complete an academic workload of at least 12 units each semester thereafter, if selected as a squad member.

Being a USC Song Girl is a great opportunity privilege, and honor. Candidates should be informed that being a USC Song Girl takes a lot of time, energy, and dedication. Next to academics, it will take priority over such things as sorority functions, social activities, work, etc. Practices are held every week, and you are required to attend events over school holidays and breaks. Being a Song Girl is a unique and memorable experience, but requires time, patience, and dedication.