Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  To learn about USC Upstate's Transfer Scholarship and Financial Aid, please visit: http://www.uscupstate.edu/enrollment_services/financial_aid/
• Tuition and Fees:
  To learn about USC Upstate's tuition and fees, please visit: https://www.uscupstate.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  The University of South Carolina Upstate accepts transfer students during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. http://www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/visit/default.aspx?id=21438
• Transfer Applications Received:
  2000
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  1575
• Percentage Accepted:
  68%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  1500
• Transfer Agreements:
  Direct Connect is an exclusive opportunity for -year colleges partnering with USCarolina Upstate. Any student who graduates with an AA, AS or selected AAS degree from a partner school is guaranteed admission to the USC Upstate.
• View Agreements:
  https://www.uscupstate.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/transfer/
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Engineering Technology Management Advanced Manufacturing Management Nursing - RN to BSN Information Management and Systems
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Contact admissions for more information
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Yes, students are encouraged to work with the admissions office to receive guidance on a credit for life experience.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  The minimum GPA required is 2.0. However, some majors require higher GPA's for admission to their programs.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts are required from every college attended.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT or ACT scores are required for students 21 years old or less. SAT scores are not required for any students who have earned more than 30 hours of transfer credit.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required
• Essay:
  Not required
• Application Fee:
  $45
• Interview:
  Not required but recommended
• Associates Degree Required:
  Not required. Degree completion programs require associates degrees in related fields.
• Other Requirements:
  If fewer than 30 semester hours of college level work have been earned, applicant must meet both transfer and freshman entrance requirements.
• Apply Here:
  www.uscupstate.edu/admissions/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credits to USC Upstate must be for academic courses completed with grades of "C" or better from regionally accredited institutions. The number of credits accepted versus the number which may apply to a degree may differ.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 76 hours may be transferred from a regionally accredited two-year or community college.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  transfer policy and procedures.pdf

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