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). To learn more about tuition and fees, please visit: http://usclancaster.sc.edu/busoffic/index.html

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  The University of South Carolina Lancaster accepts transfer students during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 185 Spring: 85
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 94 Spring: 54
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 51% Spring: 64%

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  The University of South Carolina Lancaster does not have a minimum GPA requirement. However, a student must be in good standing from their previous institution. If a student's transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) is less than 2.25, the student will be under a probationary period at USC Lancaster.
• Official Transcripts:
  Students must submit complete official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions through the time of application (these must be supplemented by final transcripts that reflect complete academic work prior to beginning classes at USC Lancaster).
• SAT Scores:
  If a transfer student has completed less than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college-level work in a regionally accredited college or university, a student must submit complete high school records, including SAT or ACT scores.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not Required
• Essay:
  Not Required
• Application Fee:
  A non-refundable $40 application fee.
• Interview:
  Admissions Interviews are not conducted at the University of South Carolina Lancaster.
• Other Requirements:
  If a transfer student has completed less than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college-level work in a regionally accredited college or university, a student must submit complete high school records, including SAT or ACT scores.
• Apply Here:
  http://usclancaster.sc.edu/admissions/appls.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credits to USCL must be for academic courses completed with grades of C or better from regionally accredited institutions. The number of credits acceptable to USCL 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 college or university may be transferred to USC Lancaster for degree credit. At least the last 15 semester hours must be completed in residence at USC Lancaster to earn degrees.