Transfer Student

What our Transfer Students are Saying

“Through the Direct Connect program, every credit from my associate degree at Greenville Tech transferred to USC Upstate. I didn’t lose any progress, and I was able to jump straight into the classes I needed for dental school—with professors and advisors supporting me every step of the way.” – Lucy Livingston

Your college journey is unlike any other, and it’s one of the most important experiences of your life. You owe it to yourself to make sure it’s the best path for you and your goals. Every year, college students from across the country discover their new path at USC Upstate. Transfer students bring unique perspectives, help shape our vibrant culture, and are guided personally through the entire transfer process.

A Simple and Supportive Process

Transferring comes with its own set of questions—how your credits apply, what requirements remain, and how to stay on track toward graduation. Our admissions team specializes in helping transfer students navigate the process quickly and confidently. If you need answers, we’re here to make the transition seamless.

Meet Our Enrollment Team

Visit USC Upstate this fall

Transfer students—check out our dedicated Tuesday visits just for you this fall.

Transfer Tuesday

How Your Credits Transfer

We have transfer agreements with a number of colleges and universities, which simplifies and streamlines the process for determining which credits you’ve already earned will transfer here. Our experienced advisors will work with you individually every step of the way to map out your graduation plan.

Furthermore, under the Comprehensive Transfer of Credit, we will meet the general education hour requirements for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science graduates from regionally accredited technical colleges. Students without a completed degree will continue to be eligible for course-by-course transfer.

Scholarships and Aid

We’ll help you find available grants, scholarships, and financial aid that meets your needs. Scholarships available for transfer students include:

Transfer Scholars
- $1,000 or $2,000 annual scholarships for entering transfer students
- Earned 60 semester hours of transferable credit from a two-year or technical college OR an Associates of Arts or Associates of Science degree from an accredited college
- $2,000 for minimum GPA of 3.50; $1,000 for minimum GPA of 3.0

Visit the Financial Aid and Student Scholarships pages for more information.

Apply for Admission

The initial online application makes it a simple process. After applying and submitting the $45 non-refundable application fee, make sure to check the status of your application and keep up to date on the enrollment checklist to stay on track.

Start your Application

Transfer Checklist (PDF)

Requirements for Admission

Transfer applicants must be in academic good standing and eligible to return to the institution last attended. Therefore, applicants who are on academic suspension or dismissal from the institution last attended are not eligible for admission to USC Upstate.

To be considered for admission, transfer students are required to have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 GPA scale) in all previous college-level course work.