Transfer GPA Requirements

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
African-American Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Anthropology	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Art Education	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Art History	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Art Studio	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Biological Sciences	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Cardiovascular Technology	2.25 on all college-level coursework with <30 hours 2.50 on all college-level coursework with >29 hours but <60 hours 2.75 on all college-level coursework with >59 hours
Chemistry	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Chinese Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Classics-Classical Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Classics-Greek	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Classics-Latin	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Comparative Literature	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Criminology and Criminal Justice	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Cyber Policy and Ethics	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Dance	2.25 on all college-level coursework and an approved audition
Data Analytics	2.25 and a "B" or better in at least one of the following courses, or their USC equivalent: STAT 201, STAT 205, STAT 206, STAT 301, STAT 515, STAT 516, PSYC 220, SOCY 392, or an AP or IB exam score that awards credit for STAT 206. AND A "B" or better in at least one of the following courses, or their equivalent: CSCE 206, MATH 122, MATH 141, MATH 170, MATH 328, or an AP or IB exam score that awards credit for MATH 141.
Data Science	2.25 and a "B" or better in at least one of the following courses, or their USC equivalent: MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 241, STAT 509, STAT 515, or an AP or IB exam score that awards credit for MATH 142.
Economics	2.50 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
English	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Environmental Science	2.80 on all college-level coursework
Environmental Studies	2.80 on all college-level coursework
Film and Media Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Francophone Studies (French)	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Geography	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Geological Sciences	2.25 on all college-level coursework
German	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Global Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework
History	2.25 on all college-level coursework
International Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Linguistics	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Marine Science	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Mathematics	2.25 on all college-level coursework and a "B" or better in at least one of the following courses, or their equivalent: USC's MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 241, or MATH 300, or an AP or IB exam score that awards credit for MATH 142
Media Arts	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Neuroscience	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Philosophy	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Physics	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Political Science	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Psychology	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Religious Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Russian	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Sociology	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Spanish	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Statistics	2.25 on all college-level coursework and a "B" or better in at least one of the following courses, or their equivalent: USC's MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 241, or MATH 300, or an AP or IB exam score that awards credit for MATH 142
Theatre	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Women's and Gender Studies	2.25 on all college-level coursework

DARLA MOORE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Transfer students can apply for the summer and fall terms only. Students must have at least 30 semester hours at the point of application. However, please note that admission into the Darla Moore School of Business is very competitive, and students who meet the minimum 3.25 GPA and calculus requirement are not guaranteed admission.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions carefully evaluates each application in consideration with the enrollment goals of the Darla Moore School of Business. In previous years, students below a 3.5 GPA were generally not competitive for admission. Transfer admission decisions for the Darla Moore School of Business will be made no earlier than mid-June after we evaluate the applicant pool and review all transcripts. Also, please note that students who have not completed the transfer equivalent of MATH 122 at the time of application will not be considered for admission into the Darla Moore School of Business.

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Accounting	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Economics	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Finance	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Management	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Marketing	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Operations and Supply Chain	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Pre-International Business	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Real Estate	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Risk Management and Insurance	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Business Undeclared	3.25 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 122 or MATH 141 (or their transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Early Childhood Education	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Elementary Education	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Middle Level Education	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Physical Education	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Special Education	2.50 on all college-level coursework

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Aerospace Engineering	2.75 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 141 (or its transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Biomedical Engineering	2.75 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 141 (or its transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Chemical Engineering	2.75 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 141 (or its transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Civil Engineering	2.75 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 141 (or its transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Computer Engineering	2.75 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 141 (or its transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Computer Information Systems	2.75 on all college-level coursework
Computer Science	2.75 on all college-level coursework
Electrical Engineering	2.75 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 141 (or its transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"
Integrated Information Technology	2.75 on all college-level coursework
Integrated Information Technology (online)	2.75 on all college-level coursework. Students are only eligible to enroll in online courses.
Mechanical Engineering	2.75 on all college-level coursework and completion of USC's MATH 141 (or its transfer equivalent) with a minimum grade of "C"

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND SPORT MANAGEMENT

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Hospitality Management	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Retailing (emphasis in Retail Management or Fashion Merchandising and Digital Innovations)	2.5 on all college-level coursework
Services Management	2.25 on all college-level coursework and minimum 60 college credit hours earned
Services Management (online)	2.25 on all college-level coursework and minimum 60 college credit hours earned. Students are only permitted to enroll in online courses.
Sport and Entertainment Management	3.0 on all college-level coursework
Tourism Management	2.50 on all college-level coursework

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Advertising	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Broadcast Journalism	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Information Science	2.25 on all college-level coursework
Journalism	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Mass Communications	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Public Relations	2.50 on all college-level coursework
Visual Communications	2.50 on all college-level coursework

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

All music applicants are required to audition.

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Music Composition	2.25 and successful audition
Music Education	2.25 and successful audition
Music Industry Studies	2.25 and successful audition
Music Jazz Studies	2.25 and successful audition
Music Performance	2.25 and successful audition
Musical Theatre	2.25 and successful audition
Music Theory	2.25 and successful audition
Music Undeclared	2.25 and successful audition

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Please note that admission into the College of Nursing is very competitive, and students who meet the minimum 3.4 GPA requirement are not guaranteed admission.

All enrolled USC undergraduates who seek a nursing degree are first admitted into the College of Nursing's lower division. This does not guarantee later admission into the upper division nursing major. Admission to the College of Nursing is selective; therefore meeting minimum GPA requirements is not a guarantee of admission to the program. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions carefully evaluates each application in consideration with the enrollment goals of the College of Nursing. We evaluate the applicant pool, review all transcripts, and send admission decisions at one time. For spring semester applicants, transfer admission decisions for the College of Nursing will be made no earlier than mid-December. For summer semester applicants, transfer admission decisions for the College of Nursing will be made no earlier than mid-May. For fall semester applicants, transfer admission decisions for the College of Nursing will be made no earlier than late June.

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Nursing (lower division)	3.4 on all college-level coursework with a minimum "C" in all science (including labs) and nursing courses
RN to BSN (online)	3.0 on all college-level coursework, an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing, and an active RN license (in good standing.) To be eligible for the RN to BSN program, students must have an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing from a school accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA.) - Students with a 2.8-2.99 GPA who have not completed more than 100 college credit hours may be conditionally admitted pending academic review by the college.

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Pharmaceutical Sciences	3.0 on all college-level coursework

ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Exercise Science	2.75 on all college-level coursework
Public Health	2.75 on all college-level coursework

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Social Work	2.50 on all college-level coursework

PALMETTO COLLEGE

USC's Palmetto College offers online bachelor's degree completion programs.
For more information, please click below.

Elementary Education
Liberal Studies
Organizational Leadership

MAJOR	GPA REQUIREMENT
Elementary Education - Palmetto College	2.50 with 30 hours
Liberal Studies - Palmetto College	2.25 with 45 hours
Organizational Leadership - Palmetto College	2.25 with 45 hours

Transfer GPA Requirements

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