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Transfer Policy

Change of School or Campus from within the USC System

All USC students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on at least 15 hours earned at USC. The earned hours must include a four semester hour calculus course equivalent to MATH 141 with a grade of “C” or better. The majority of earned USC hours must be creditable to an engineering or computer science degree.

Transfer from outside the USC System

All transfer students must have a four semester hour calculus course (equivalent to MATH 141) with a grade of “C” or better and have completed 30 semester hours or more of college work with a minimum GPA of 2.75. The majority of the transfer hours must be creditable to an engineering or computer science degree.

International Students

An international student is defined as a student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. If academic credentials are from U.S. schools, follow freshman or transfer requirements. If academic credentials are from another country, follow requirements listed below.

550 TOEFL (if English is not the student’s native language) and a 2.5 U.S. equivalent GPA. 1000 SAT total minimum (SAT R1100; 23 ACT composite if taken before 10/89, 24 if taken 10/89 or later).

Cases not covered, or of some exceptional circumstances, may be considered by the College Scholastic Standards and Petitions Committee. If you have any question concerning transferring please contact the Student Services Office at 803.777.4177 or 800.861.9527 or e-mail us.

Click here for a list of Technical College courses that Transfer to the College of Engineering and Computing's programs.

Transfer Articulations Agreements

We have transfer articulations agreements with the following schools:

    • College of Charleston
    • Furman University
    • Greenville Technical College
    • Midlands Technical College
    • Trident Technical College
    • York Technical College
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