Why transfer to usc

Hi, Joshua! You do not need to indicate that you completed TTP counseling. We have record of that in our system already. Thank you for your response. I did not complete TTP counseling. All slots were filled when I went on the site for an appointment. I attempted to reach out to my assigned counselor 3 times but he did not respond.

Am I still eligible for TTP? I was wondering if USC needed my high school transcripts for me to be considered as an applicant even though I have over 60 college credits, am 25 years old and went to a high school outside of the country Germany. I have tried reaching my admissions counselor but to no avail. Hi, Lara! Yes, we still need high school transcripts from all transfer applicants. I am now a freshman and applying for USC as a transfer student.

I just submitted my application on common app. Is it allowed that my high school counselor e-mail it to USC? Hi, Lily! Yes, having your school email it directly to your USC counselor is perfectly acceptable. I just had a question regarding the GE requirements. So Santa Monica has a list of requirements to take but I know its mandatory to take 64 units in order to transfer.

Please let me know ASAP! You can use the articulation agreement to see what is transferable. If you have a minor in mind, you could also take classes that would satisfy those basic requirements.

I was wondering that if I take the Honors program that they offer will I look more competitive? My major is going to be Business Administration and I was curious what is the Admission process to get into the Marshall School of Business? Is it any different than the regular admission? Hi, Ninel! We do not give preference to students on the honors track. The important thing is for you to take the right courses and do well! The only difference with business applicants is that we require you to meet our Math or Math equivalent.

Otherwise, all the same recommendations and requirements apply. While transfer students are not technically eligible for that guarantee, we find that any student who comes to USC whose family makes less than that amount gets a substantial financial aid package. Hi, Matt! If there is a compelling reason, however, why transferring would make sense in your case, please share that in your application so we can take it into consideration.

Also another question is when is can I apply for spring semester Hi Ibrahim, We only allow students to apply for the fall semester, so you will need to wait for next year. I have a C in one of my classes but the rest are fine. Should I be discouraged to apply and will that affect me? There are many factors here that we would consider. What class was it in? What is your over all trend? Was there something going on that made it difficult to earn a higher grade? We encourage students to apply because we cannot make a determination based on one grade—we need to see your entire app to determine whether we can offer you a spot!

If you want to be a Trojan, you should go ahead and apply so you can be fully considered. Hi, Leo! In addition to the grades, we take into consideration how many courses a student is taking, what their grade trend is, how they perform in major related courses, etc.

Will it have any effect overall on the application? If we do, we will communicate any updates. Hi, Maya! There are many resources online to help prepare you to transfer. It also includes a link to our articulation histories which show the classes that have transferred from other four year colleges and universities in the past. It is likely that these resources will answer all of your questions about which courses to take.

I just wanted to ask if I were to transfer from a CSU to USC as a sophomore, will I have less of a chance of being admitted than transfers from a community college? Hi, Tammy! Because community college students have to transfer in order to receive a bachelors degree, there are more of them in our transfer pool.

As long as a student has made progress in our GE and major requirements, earned strong grades, and demonstrated in their application that USC is a good fit for them, they will be competitive in our process regardless of what school they currently attend. Thank you for taking the time to read all these emails. I was wondering if the application to transfer for Fall is still available?

I noticed that not all materials are required by February 1st deadline. If not, does USC accept spring transfers or would I only be able to get in the fall semesters. Hi, Kush! Our deadline has passed and we do not have a spring deadline.

We encourage you to apply for next fall! Since some colleges have changed to a Pass or No Pass Option during the spring quarter or semester due to the COVID, for transfer applicants do you recommend not to do that option and send in grades if needed?

Every student should do what makes the most sense in their situation. I am planning on going to a CSU my freshman year and transferring to USC my sophomore year, would I have a better chance of getting accepted just going to a CC instead?

For example if I get a 4. Hi, Jahvonte! The important aspect for us is whether you would be able to take the courses needed to transfer. Because community colleges are built to serve transfer students, you would have greater flexibility in picking your classes. If you know you intend to transfer to USC, we generally prefer you go to a community college; however, if you want to keep your option to attend another four year open, it is fine to attend a four year college instead.

Thank you, also does USC have off-campus housing options for students in nearby community colleges? Hello there! Do you know the percentage or amount of admitted transfer students that have been able to get on-campus housing? Is off-campus housing more expensive? Hi, Ally! The vast majority of transfer students live off campus but so do many of our juniors and seniors.

The price of off-campus housing is comparable to on campus housing and financial aid does consider the cost of living off campus. I have question about the math requirments. A D will not satisfy the minimum math requirement. I was just wanting to ask one more thing. So if I wanted to get a genera gist of possible financial aid I would receive at USC, is the aid calculator a good gauge for a transfer student as well?

Hello I am a current high school senior. My question is if I get at least a 3. Also I plan to transfer in after 1 year of CC if possible.

Does that sound realistic. Finally do I have to retake the SAT? We do not guarantee admission, but if you follow the recommendations of this blog and our transferring brochure, you will be a competitive applicant. Transfer students are eligible most of the same financial aid opportunities we find that our transfers are very happy with the need-based financial aid they receive.

Another question, if I sign-up on my admissions portal page to meet with a counselor, will they be able to help me choose which classes I need to take at UC Irvine? I know that there is transfer brochure but I find that confusing so meeting in person works better for me. I have question…I am an older student and I have been going to community college part-time.

I am aware that you do not have a part-time program. If the majority of my current work has been part-time will that impact my chances for admission?

Hi, Samantha! This context is helpful in evaluating your application. Hello, so I was wondering if signing up and meeting with my counselor would be available after May 1 or will that be cancelled due to the recent Corona virus situation? I am planning to transfer as a sophomore and I would like to meet a counselor in person so that I know which classes to take.

Transferring from a UC. We are not sure when we will be back on campus. Please feel free to use our online resources to learn the basics of our transfer process and then reach out to your admission counselor with any clarifying questions. Hi there, so I am a senior in high school just trying to decide between Cal-State Fullerton and a junior college before hopefully transferring to USC.

I was first wondering, is it possible to transfer after one semester at either one of these schools? Wherever I do end up, I will be pursuing my undergraduate degree in business. Hi, Christopher! We generally recommend that students who plan to transfer attend community colleges.

They better allow you to take the appropriate coursework to transfer 4-year colleges each have their own requirements which can prevent you from taking the coursework we want to see from a transfer student. Thank you for your previous response, another question I had was if Fullerton college offers the transferrable courses I would need to transfer to USC after 1 year?

If not, which other junior colleges would offer me the opportunity to transfer after 1 year? I ask this because I am under the impression that not all junior colleges offer the necessary transferrable courses to get into USC after 1 year.

Please let me know if I am mistaken, in which case my choice of junior college would not matter if I am trying to transfer to USC after 1 year? All community colleges offer courses that will prepare you to transfer after one year. We have no preference for one community college over another! I am currently an Accounting major and intend to apply to transfer into the Marshal School of Business before gaining admission into Leventhal school of accounting.

At my current 4 year, College Calculus 1 is not required to complete an undergraduate degree for Business administration and Accounting Majors instead Business Statistics is required. Let me know your thoughts? Hi Tom, We absolutely require calculus for business majors and you would not be able to enter USC undecided as a second year transfer. If you cannot take a Math or Math equivalent course at your current school, we highly recommend taking one over the summer at a community college or taking one online.

We will not admit any student to Marshall who has not completed the equivalent of one of these courses. What should I do if the college that I go to only has about four transferrable GE courses? Should I just take as many available or just make sure I fulfil the math and English requirements? You will be a more competitive applicant if you take GE courses in addition to meeting the basic requirements.

I was wondering if the current Covid situation will have an affect on the TTP? Also, if classes go remote for fall, will USC accept those transfer classes? Hi, James! We are taking steps to ensure flexibility with transfer students. We do not know what the future holds, but we promise not to disadvantage students due to the current situation.

I am gonna attend to my local community college. I have straight A in my high school year. If I try my best to complete as much as credit in my first year at Community college, can I apply to Spring Sophomore? Hi, Khang! Transfers can only apply for the fall term. Do ttp students have an advantage over the regular students? Will it be happening this year? Is it only for legacy students or some non- legacy also receive it?

Thanks in advance! While this information is available online and anyone can contact an admission counselor with questions, the advising session is unique to this program.

We will be continuing to offer TTP counseling to legacy candidates as well as some non-legacy candidates. I am a current High School student and I am attending a UC this coming fall and might transfer to usc. I have 2 questions; 1 Can I fulfill the lower division writing requirement Writ at my local community college online before my fall quarter or does it have to be at my transfer institution?

Hi, Blake! Yes, you can take it at a community college as long as you are taking the course after you graduate from high school. Yes, it satisfies the the requirement. Make sure to send the transcript showing you took statistics and English elsewhere when you apply!

I will be starting community college in fall of , and my goal is to transfer to USC next year in in the sophomore year level. I want to major in business at the Marshall school, but when the application deadline comes, I will be under 30 units, so will I still be eligible for transfer? I completed algebra in high school, and I will only be taking calculus classes in cc, so would it be mandatory for me to take intermediate algebra classes again in cc to meet requirements?

Also does the ACT have to be taken during the high school years? Will that ACT score still be accepted since I will be taking it during my college years? Hi, Rida! You do not need to take algebra again you will meet the requirement with higher level math and your focus should be on getting a strong grade in calculus. You do not need to take the ACT if you are enrolled full time. Hi, Daisy! Yes, you can apply to transfer next year.

We accept students from a variety of institutions and at a variety of points in their college careers. Hi, Mindy! Yes, many students begin at USC without having finished their foreign language requirement.

My question is should I retake the class I got a C in this fall to receive a better grade? Hi, Doris! That depends on a variety of factors what was the class, what major are you applying to, how many credits do you have, etc.

Please contact your admission counselor for more specific advice. Do USC accept students in their junior year? Because normally majority of the students in community colleges finish their first 2 years there.

But I heard USC accepts transfer students in their sophomore year? Hi, Trish! We accept students at a variety of points in their college careers. Most students apply after one or two years of full time work, but that is not the case for every student.

Please note, however, that students can only bring in 64 units total as a transfer. Hi there! I am going to be attending a CC this upcoming school year, as I just graduated from high school. Hi, Alex! USC does not grant Associates degrees, but if you are getting a Bachelors degree, you do not need an Associates.

The most competitive applicants are in units per semester, so regardless of high school GPA, this is what we recommend taking. I want to transfer to Marshall in However, I received a C in my Macroeconomics and Chemistry class.

This semester, I was able to earn an A for Microeconomics. Will this negatively impact my application? Hi, Angelica! A major factor in your admission is your coursework and your GPA. We will consider your entire academic record along with any extenuating circumstances that may have affected your performance. Hi, Nuha! It will meet the minimum math requirement, but many science majors require higher level math in order for you to graduate. It is likely you will be better served by taking college algebra and then continuing on the math trajectory.

In the fall at my first year at community college, I will be enrolled in 18 units, however, two of the courses I will be taking does not transfer to USC I need those two courses to get into a pre calc class in spring , so only 12 units are transferable to USC. Or do you recommend taking different courses instead of those two to meet the 15 transferable units?

I have a question about the transfer appeals. Do you know when does the final decision of the appeals come out or is it different for everyone? We do not have a specific deadline as appeals come in at different times and as do spring grades. I was an athlete on a scholarship at usc and left at the of my sophomore year.

I have been at another college and would like to come back to USC to finish and graduate. Would that be possible? Hello, Damaris! Please reach out to Becky Chassin at chassin usc. She will be able to assist you.

I was wondering if you get denied as a sophomore, is it possible to reapply as a junior? Are the chances less or is it pretty much the same? If I can become a more competitive applicant next year, will I have a better shot of getting admitted? Also is the social transition both for juniors and sophomores the same?

It is possible to reapply and be admitted, but your application should be strengthened where possible. It is also important to review the transfer requirements and recommendations to ensure you are checking all of the necessary boxes. Students enter USC at many different points in the education cycle, and we have systems in place to help with that transition no matter when you start.

I was wondering if you can change your first and second choice major once you get to campus and still graduate on time or do you have to stick to your first choice major? What is the flexibility of changing majors during different times for transfer students? Hi, Jason! In most cases, that is not an issue. We are generally very flexible about changing majors. Yes, though the later you change your major, the more likely it becomes that you will graduate late.

I am currently a freshman in college, and am completing a math course worth 5 units during the summer. Does this mean I can divide the remaining 25 units I need to transfer between my fall and spring semesters? Will I still be viewed as competitive as an individual taking units a semester? Hi Christopher, We recommend being enrolled in units in the fall as well as the spring in order to be as competitive as possible. I know that the fall and spring grades are extremely important for admissions process, but what about summer session grades?

If I do better and improve during the upcoming fall and spring semesters, would I still have a chance of being viewed as a competitive applicant? Or are the summer session grades critiqued hard as well? Hi, Husna! For the math requirement can I take psych 10 Statistics in place of that? And can that apply to quantitative reasoning as well? Hi, Lauren! If you are at a CA community college, you can look at the articulation agreement to see if that class will be the equivalent of Math I have read that to satisfy the lower-division Writing requirement, the work is required to be completed with a letter grade by the time the student submits their transfer application.

I have also read that the work can be completed by the conclusion of the Spring in which the student applies, but this would be post the application deadline. Can you please clarify which it is? If it maters, my request is specific to a transfer to Viterbi.

Hi, Luke! You can complete that course in the spring semester. If that course is in progress in the spring and we wish to admit you, we will either admit you on condition of doing well in that course or send a request for spring grades so we confirm you did well before making a final decision. I am taking 16 credits for two semester.

Hi, Xiuyuan! The 48 is more of a guideline. Because film transfer students must take a large number of film courses at USC, we would like as much of your GE and elective coursework to be complete before you start at USC. In addition, does significant improvement in grades affect the outcome of my admission? Hi Jake! Your summer program will not affect your decision. We will look favorably upon upward trends. Hi, Sophia!

Students can only apply for the fall term, but we admit some students to the following spring term based on space.

Hi, when it says the average GPA of transfer students is 3. Hi, Jay! That is their cumulative GPA from all college courses they have taken since graduating from high school.

I currently attend Cal State Northridge. Would I be able to transfer over from this CSU? And how soon could I apply? Hi, Jocelyn! Yes, you can apply to transfer from a CSU. Our deadline is February 1st for admission to the fall semester.

Im taking 15 credits a semester that are USC transferable. I want to apply to attend USC for my sophomore year. Hi, Fatuma! You can always change your major at USC, but we do require students to apply to a first choice your second choice can be undecided.

Yes, because you are currently enrolled as a full time college student, you would apply as a transfer student. Also, do you accept transfers with a GPA that is a little less than a 3. We deal with situations where students cannot write their admissions essay to its maximum capacity all the time. When you talk with our admissions experts, you will have a better prepared USC transfer essay that will maximize your chances of admission.

I liked the course very much. It extended my knowledge about USC transfer essay writing. Thanks a lot for the great post! I liked how detailed and helpful it is..! Hi there Anna! I want to apply to USC so bad! Is there any way you can give me more advice and tips to get in as a transfer? Hi there Isa! No problem. I can send you an email and we can discuss your current application there! Im currently applying and figuring out the right approach on how to write my essays.

I would love it if you could do the same with me. Hi Audrey! Thank you for the reply. We can help you, no problem! I just sent you an email and we may discuss further from there. I would love some more info on the transfer applications as well. Can you also send me an email? Hello Jason! Thank you! Hi Jeff! I just sent you an email. As a reminder, please reply to our email with the best callback number for my team and I to reach you! Hi jason, I am currently applying to transfer to USC as well!

Thank you so much. I am writing essay for transfering to USC. Could you give me more sample essay? Thank you. Thanks for the comment Nicole! I sent you an email just now and we can talk about how we can help!

Hi I am in the process of applying to USC and would greatly appreciate any help possible, thank you. Hi Lauren! We certainly can! I just sent you an email and we may discuss our services there. I am currently applying to USC as well and would love to receive any sort of help or additional sample essays. I am currently applying to USC and I would love to receive any help with my essays or just an overview of my application if possible.

Hi Tommy! Thank you for your comment. Hi Sabbi! We can certainly talk more about how we can help you. Hi Alexis! We just sent you a message through your email and we can discuss how we may help you there. Can you also help me with my transfer essays?

I will be trying to transfer into the CSBA program. Hi Emily! Thank you for your request. We can certainly help with your transfer essays. We just sent you an email and we can help you from there. Hey Jason! I enjoyed your insight and breakdown on the USC prompt. I would love to get more wisdom on my application from you! The Buckeyes are preparing to play the Oregon Ducks this weekend in the most high-profile, high-stakes college football game on the Week 2 schedule.

Follow Buckeyes Wire and Ducks Wire for their coverage of this contest. Palaie Gaoteote , Football. Texas Tech fires head coach, opening the door for Graham Harrell to Lubbock. NFL players making recommendations on coaching candidates is not …. Now add USC …. By transferring as early as your sophomore year, you can take more of your General Education and elective courses at USC.

You will be part of the USC community for a longer time and have more opportunities to get involved with campus life and make the connections that can help you after graduation. Alternately, if your academic record in high school fell short of USC expectations, you may be able to position yourself as a stronger candidate if you complete two years of solid undergraduate coursework at another institution before applying to transfer.

Additionally, if you complete most of your General Education requirements before transferring, you will have more time to pursue a double major, a major-minor combination, or a unit-heavy major while you are enrolled at USC. Current high school students, please note: If you are still in high school, USC considers you a first-year applicant, regardless of the number of college units completed prior to high school graduation.

If you have questions about your class standing, please call the USC Office of Admission at Transfer Units USC does not require a minimum number of transfer units. Please note that applicants to the academic year are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, although they may still submit them if they wish.

College Transcripts You must submit official college transcripts from any and all colleges you have attended, regardless of whether or not all coursework or degree requirements were completed. Selecting a Major Transfer applicants must indicate a first-choice major on the application. Remedial Coursework Placement exams offered at your current college will determine your need for any remedial coursework in writing and mathematics prior to your admission to USC.

Remedial courses are not transferable. Download our Transfer Planning Worksheet This worksheet will help you keep track of the transferable courses you have completed and what courses are still in progress. International applicants please refer to the International Students page for an Application Checklist.

Students who began college in fall or after: Students are required to follow these revised General Education requirements if they graduated high school in spring or summer and their first full-time term of college enrollment was fall or after excluding summers.

Students who began college prior to fall Students who started at any college or university before summer will follow the GE program in effect prior to fall A maximum of 70 of the transferable units for this program may be earned elsewhere. You may transfer up to:. Advanced Placement AP , International Baccalaureate IB and other standardized examinations: We accept a maximum of 32 units for standardized examinations. Please visit arr.

These courses must be taught by college faculty on a college campus, appear on your college transcript as part of the regular college curriculum and must not be applied to your high school diploma. They can fulfill General Education requirements, but they cannot fulfill the Writing or Foreign Language requirements nor receive equivalence to USC courses.

Be sure to keep copies of course syllabi, exams and papers, as we may ask for these in making our determination. Please note that elective units only — not equivalence to USC courses or fulfillment of requirements — are granted for foreign language and laboratory science courses taught via distance learning, TV, or in an online or correspondence course.

No degree credit: College extension courses and courses taken at international institutions not credited toward a degree at that college. Areas of study not offered by USC: These include agriculture, business office procedures, hotel management, food services, industrial mechanics, interior design, fire science, forestry, police academy, and similar professional and technical programs. Life and work experience: Including portfolio work, continuing education, equivalency examination units, and courses offered by business and governmental agencies even if evaluated by the American Council on Education.