• Semester.

  • You can apply before completing all required coursework, however, you will need to complete 96 quarter units of required/approved coursework before starting at USF.

    See our Transfer Applicants page for more information on non-Mellon transfer requirements.

  • The USF Nursing program is not one of the guaranteed admission majors for Mellon Scholars. However, should you be interested you may contact Abigail Jelavich, ajelavich@usfca.edu, for more information about Nursing Program transfer admissions.

  • Once a Mellon Scholar applies to USF they will receive a full financial package within 2 weeks. USF scholarships are merit based and are often awarded to students with a 3.25 GPA or higher. Need based financial aid is considered through FAFSA.

  • Most community college courses are considered for credit, however, vocational and remedial courses units are not accepted and there is a cap on how many P.E. units can be applied.

  • In general it’s best to start with the program you’re interested in, but can also contact the Mellon Scholar Coordinator to get more information.

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