I am a prospective transfer student and want to meet with a USC counselor. What should I do?

Attend one of our monthly Transfer Day programs. These programs include a campus tour and special presentations for transfer students about admission, financial aid, transfer credit, and academic programs. Individual appointments are not available.

For students who can't fit our Transfer Days into their schedules, we also offer Transfer Information Sessions weekly on Tuesday afternoons. Reservations are required for these programs and can be obtained by clicking here.

I am interested in transferring to USC. What steps should I follow?

Although we are unable to easily provide specific course information all prospective applicants, most of your questions will be answered by consulting one or more of the following sources:

  • Our "Transferring to USC" booklet is available in printed form and online through the USC Admission website. These sources provide comprehensive information about transferability of courses, general education and major requirements, etc.
  • Articulation Agreements: USC maintains comprehensive articulation agreements with most California Community Colleges. These agreements list which courses at each school transfer and which courses fulfill specific USC requirements. These can be accessed through the USC Articulation Office website.
  • Articulation Histories: For students attending local four-year universities (CSU Los Angeles, CSU Northridge, CSU Long Beach, CSU Pomona, UCLA, and UC Riverside), we maintain a list of articulation histories - partial lists of courses that have transferred in the past from these schools. These lists can be accessed through the USC Articulation Office website.
  • The Transfer Planning Guide:
    This online resource will help you determine
    which courses at other schools will satisfy USC’s
    General Education/Core courses, as well as
    the lower-division course work required for any
    major. Visit www.usc.edu/articulation and click
    on “Transfer Planning Guide.” Select your school
    and your intended major to produce a course list
    for the current academic year.
Does USC accept first-year and transfer applications for the spring semester?

USC does not accept first-year or transfer applications for spring admission. However, a small number of fall applicants will be offered spaces in the spring semester.

Are there any programs or services geared toward incoming transfer students?

The Transfer and Veteran Student Programs in the Office of Campus Activities strives to facilitate a smooth transition into USC that results in a strong connection to the Trojan Family. TVSP offers its First-Year Experience Seminar Series and Peer Advocate Mentor Program. Please visit their website for more information.

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