Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  In order to be considered for need-based financial aid, transfer students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated Expenses: S.C.Resident Nonresident Tuition and Technology fee $12,688 $33,928

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  The University of South Carolina-Columbia accepts transfer students during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Spring 2022: 1,141 Summer 2022: 245 Fall 2022: 3,091
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Spring 2022: 681 Summer 2022: 124 Fall 2022: 2,082
• Percentage Accepted:
  Spring 2022: 60% Summer 2022: 51% Fall 2022: 67%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Spring 2022: 406 Summer 2022: 60 Fall 2022: 1,247
• Transfer Agreements:
  The University of South Carolina-Columbia maintains a Bridge Program with the South Carolina Technical College System. Students can attend one of the 16 technical colleges and transfer to USC after completing 30 college-level credit hours.
• View Agreements:
  http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_admissions/requirements/for_transfers/credits_from_sc_technical_colleges/index.php
• Degree Completion Programs:
  http://palmettocollege.sc.edu/
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Must be Regionally Accredited

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Transfer applicants from regionally accredited colleges and universities must have at least a cumulative 2.25 grade-point average on a 4.00 scale (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0). Several colleges and programs within the University, however, require higher grades than these minimum University entrance standards. To view these requirements, please visit: apply.sc.edu/register/transfer.gpa.requirements To view deadline information, please visit: http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_admissions/deadlines/non-freshman_deadli…
• Official Transcripts:
  Students must upload unofficial transcripts from each institution attended at the time of application submission. Prior to enrollment, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will notify applicants when official transcripts are due
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required
• Essay:
  Not required
• Application Fee:
  Nonrefundable $65 application fee.
• Interview:
  The University of South Carolina does not conduct admissions interviews.
• Associates Degree Required:
  No
• Other Requirements:
  If fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college-level work have been attempted, then the applicant must meet both transfer and freshman entrance requirements.
• Apply Here:
  http://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/undergraduate_admissions/apply_now/index.php

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credits must be for academic courses completed with grades of "C" or better from regionally accredited institutions. The number of credits acceptable to the University and the number which may apply toward a particular degree may differ.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 76 semester hours from a regionally accredited junior or two-year college may be transferred to the University for degree credit.

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