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USC

University of Southern California

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for USC is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on USC, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

10.0%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to USC: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check USC's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that USC expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why USC specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

USC Transfer FAQs

What is USC's transfer acceptance rate?

USC does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 10.0%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to USC?

With a 10.0% freshman acceptance rate, USC typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.7+ with strong A's in transferable coursework. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are USC transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including USC accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check USC's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.