Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Transfer students are eligible for scholarships and financial aid at USC Union. Contact Bobby Holcombe at (864) 429-8728 or reholcom@mailbox.sc.edu for detailed information.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  USC Union accepts transfer students for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 56
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 55
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 98%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 55

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Transfer applicants from regionally accredited colleges and universities are required to have a minimum grade point average of 2.25 (on a 4.00 scale) on all college-level courses attempted. In addition to the general requirements for admission outlined in this section, some departments and colleges within the University set additional requirements that may be higher than the University's minimum standards.
• 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 the University.
• SAT Scores:
  If less than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college-level work have been attempted 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:
  Non-refundable $40 application fee.
• Interview:
  Admissions interviews are not conducted.
• Other Requirements:
  All applicants for transfer admission must be eligible to return to the last institution attended as a degree-seeking student
• Apply Here:
  www.applyweb.com/apply/uscu/menu.html

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credits to USCU must be for academic courses completed with grades of C or better from regionally accredited institutions. The number of credits acceptable to the USCU 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.

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Number of Transferring:
  A large number of USC Union students go on to successfully complete their degrees at a four-year institution. Many students choose to stay within the USC system, but others transfer their credits to colleges and universities throughout the nation.
• Transfer Agreements:
  As part of the USC system, USC Union students can move to another USC campus after meeting minimum GPA and hours-earned requirements.
• Special Programs:
  Contact the Admissions Office today at 1-800-768-5566 to find out more about the simple process of moving to a four-year campus within the USC system!