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TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer Core Curriculum Courses
Estimate which classes might fulfill USF Core Curriculum requirements using the chart below. Although this is not a guarantee which credits you’ll be able to transfer over, it is a helpful starting point.
- A course must be at least 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits to fulfill a core requirement.
- The Foreign Language requirement CAN NOT be satisfied by completing two years of study in that language at the High school level. A score of 3 on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam can receive general credit but only a score of 4 or 5 can fulfill the foreign language requirement.
- Second Degree Students: If you hold a Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or University, the core requirements will be waived with the exception of Areas A1, D1, D2, D3, community engaged learning (CEL) and foreign language (if applicable).
| Area A: Foundations of Communication |
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| A1: Public Speaking e.g. Public Speaking, Argumentation etc. Not Acceptable: e.g. Interpersonal Communication, Group Dynamics, Theatre |
| A2: Rhetoric and Composition This requirement is fulfilled by completing Rhetoric and Composition 250 at USF. Students transferring with one or two transferable English Composition courses with a minimum grade of C- will be placed into RHET 250 or RHET 295 Academic Writing at USF. Must be completed at USF |
| Area B: Mathematics and the Sciences |
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| B1: Math or Quantitative Science e.g. Statistics or higher Not Acceptable: e.g. College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, courses below Calculus |
| B2: Applied or Laboratory Science e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Science etc. MUST have a Lab Not Acceptable: e.g. Nutrition, any science course without an applied lab component |
| Area C: Humanities |
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| C1: Literature e.g. World, American or English Literature etc. Not Acceptable: e.g. English Composition, Critical Thinking & Writing |
| C2: History e.g. U.S./World History, Western Civilizations, History of Native/African/Asian Americans, History of Women etc. Not Acceptable: e.g. American Government, History of California / Science |
| Area D: Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, and Ethics |
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| D1: Philosophy e.g. Introduction to Philosophy, History of Philosophy etc. Not Acceptable: e.g. Critical Thinking, Logic, Moral Philosophy |
| D2: Theology and Religious Studies e.g. World or Comparative Religions etc. Not Acceptable: e.g. Bible as Literature, Witchcraft & Magic |
| D3: Ethics e.g. Ethics, Moral Problems, Business Ethics etc. Not Acceptable: e.g. Business Law |
| Area E: Social Sciences |
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| e.g. Intro to Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Anthropology etc. Not Acceptable: Intro to Business; Intro to Human Services; Intro to Social Work |
| Area F: Visual and Performing Arts |
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| e.g. Art History/Appreciation, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Theater etc.(critical analysis, history or appreciation of the arts) Not Acceptable: Painting, Drawing, Guitar, Music Theory, Acting (any activity based course) |
| Community Engaged Learning & Cultural Diversity (May Double Count with a Major Requirement) |
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| CEL Community Engaged Learning MUST be completed at USF |
| CD Cultural Diversity may transfer, subject to review e.g. Intro to African/Asian American Studies, Music of Multicultural America |
| Language Requirements |
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| All College of Arts and Sciences majors must fulfill a language requirement: Bachelor of Arts (BA): 3 semesters of the same language Bachelor of Science (BS): 2 semesters of the same language |
| International Business majors must take 3 semesters of the same language |
| There is no language requirement for all other majors in the School of Management and the School of Nursing and Health Professions. |
Transfer Credit Evaluator
See which courses you can transfer and how they’ll apply to certain degrees at USF. This evaluation is unofficial, but it will help you estimate your time on campus.
International students: This tool only evaluates credit from U.S.-based institutions. For more information about transferring credit from international schools, please contact international@usfca.edu.
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