2018 transfer brochure 3

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Completed Common Application, including: --USD Member Questions - Essay - Application Fee of $55 • Official college transcripts from all institutions attended • Official final high school transcript or proof of high school completion/equivalency • Academic letter of recommendation • Transfer College Report • Transfer Midterm Report • Additional requirements required for international applicants. Learn more at sandiego.edu/BecomeATorero.

TRANSFER ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY • Minimum 24 transferable semester units (or 36 quarter units) • Minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA To be considered for admission, you are required to be in good standing at your current or most recent institution.

Admission preference will be given to applicants who have far exceeded the minimum unit and GPA requirements, while also having achieved competitive grades in both English Composition and Literature and College Algebra.

COURSE PREPARATION AND TRANSFERRING CREDITS Although specific coursework is not required to transfer to the University of San Diego, we highly recommend that you select classes based on our core curriculum requirements, which are outlined below. If you have attended or are currently attending a community college within California, please reference your institution's IGETC pattern, in addition to our core requirements, in order to ensure that your courses will transfer to USD. All applicants should refer to sandiego.edu/ TransferringCredits for additional information.

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MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS (THE PRINCETON REVIEW)

14:1 22 STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO

STUDENTS

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

48% OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

37%

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

5,774

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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CHANGEMAKER CAMPUSES WORLDWIDE

MOST POPULAR

MAJORS 1. Finance 2. Business Administration 3. Accountancy 4. Marketing 5. Mechanical Engineering 6. Communication Studies 7. Psychological Sciences 8. Behavioral Neuroscience 9. Biology 10. International Business

STUDENTS OF COLOR ALL APPLICANTS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS First-Year Writing (English Composition and Literature)

Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving (College Algebra)

Advanced Writing to be completed at USD Critical Thinking and Information Literacy to be completed at USD Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice

INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES Ethics

STUDENTS REPRESENTED Fine Arts

Foreign Language

UNDERGRAD ENGINEERING History

PROGRAM (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT) Literature

Oral Communication

Philosophy

Quantitative Reasoning to be completed at USD UNDERGRAD BUSINESS Science (with lab)

PROGRAM (BUSINESS WEEK) Average Daily Temperature Social Science

Theology and Religious Studies

Macroeconomics Microeconomics Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting TRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINES Calculus Fall Term: March 1 Spring Term: October 1 Information Systems

9% 75 70.5°F 21.4°C

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if you are interested in setting up a transfer advising appointment with a member of our admissions team.

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Average Room and Board: $12,630

MINORS

Accountancy Anthropology Architecture Art History Behavioral Neuroscience Biochemistry Biology Biophysics Business Administration Business Economics Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science Economics Electrical Engineering English Environmental and Ocean Sciences Ethnic Studies Finance French History General Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Humanities International Business International Relations Italian Studies Liberal Studies Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Real Estate Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Theology and Religious Studies Visual Arts

Asian Studies Biomedical Ethics Changemaking Chinese Classical Studies Education Entrepreneurship Film Studies German Information Technology Management Italian Studies Latin American Studies Law and Ethics Leadership Studies Management Medieval and Renaissance Studies Naval ROTC Nonprofit Social Enterprise and Philanthropy Performing Arts Entrepreneurship Peacebuilding and Social Innovation Supply Chain Management Women’s and Gender Studies PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING PROGRAMS

Pre-Health Advising Pre-Allied Health Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Pre-Law Advising

#BECOMEATORERO The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts and Catholic intellectual traditions. We believe that faith and reason are compatible in education, and that true knowledge can only be cultivated in an environment that fosters intellectual freedom, personal development and cultural equity. We believe in a collaborative community that allows for interdisciplinary study and personalized learning.

We believe in changemaking, and we seek students who strive to make their mark in this ever-changing world.

sandiego.edu/BecomeATorero

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 (619) 260-4506, (800) 248-4873 Email: admissions@sandiego.edu

COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $47,100

MAJORS

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UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO TRA N S F E R A DMIS S ION

THINK LIKE A TORERO

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

As a prospective transfer student, your academic pathway – and all the twists and turns it may entail – is a defining part of who you are. At USD, you will find a community of students who have made the transition to Torero life via a multitude of diverse and distinctive pathways. Though experiences may vary, there is one characteristic shared among our transfer student community: the pursuit of academic excellence. As a Torero, you’ll complete your degree in an academic environment that combines personalized advising, undergraduate research and experiential learning. You will be challenged to think innovatively, question purposefully and communicate effectively across academic disciplines while preparing for a lifetime of scholarly and professional success.

Transfer Learning Communities All new transfer students are assigned to a Transfer Learning Community (TLC) comprised of both residential and commuter students. Your TLC will incorporate a variety of activities and learning outcomes, connecting you to fellow transfer students and jump-starting your academic experience at USD. Who is required to live on campus?

Living on campus fosters a sense of community and allows for easy access to campus resources. Studies have also shown that students living on campus perform higher academically.

Because of the many benefits associated with on-campus living, USD students must complete a two-year housing requirement. Young transfer students and those with fewer transferable academic credits may be required to fulfill part of this requirement. While housing is not guaranteed to those exempt from this requirement, our goal is to accommodate as many interested students as possible. For specific housing requirements, exemptions and options, go to sandiego.edu/ residentiallife.

NORTH TO LOS ANGELES

STUDY IN AMERICA’S FINEST CITY Situated atop a 180-acre mesa, USD is located in an ideal setting in America’s eighth largest city. Our campus is just 10 minutes away from sprawling beaches, 15 minutes from a vibrant downtown, and 20 minutes from the U.S./Mexico border. As a Torero, you’ll have countless opportunities for exploring San Diego, networking across professional fields and gaining cultural perspective in a globally minded community.

LA JOLLA MISSION BAY

SAN DIEGO

CORONADO POINT LOMA

SAN FRANCISCO

SAN DIEGO BAY

PACIFIC OCEAN

SOUTH TO MEXICO

TRANSFER STUDENT RESOURCES • Center for Student Success sandiego.edu/usdcss • Commuter Student Commons sandiego.edu/usdcss/programs/commuter • Veterans Center sandiego.edu/military

LOS ANGELES SAN DIEGO MEXICO

FINANCIAL AID

EMBRACE TORERO LIFE

180+ CLUBS AND

O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

17

NCAA DIVISION AT H L E T I C T E A M S

ATHLETICS MEN:

Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football Golf • Rowing • Soccer • Tennis

WOMEN: Basketball • Cross Country • Rowing • Soccer

Softball • Swimming and Diving • Tennis

Track and Field • Volleyball

65+

30+

HONOR AND

C U LT U R A L

PROF SOCIETIES

O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

More than 70 percent of USD students receive some form of financial assistance. To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline of March 2.

SUCCESS AFTER USD The personalized advising, abundant internship opportunities and dedicated Career Development Center that come with a USD education lead to our graduates finding great success. The following data showcases the outcomes of USD’s Class of 2016 six months after graduation. Learn more at sandiego.edu/careeroutcomes.

Sample Career Development Center Services: • Career assessments • Résumé-writing workshops • Mock interviews • Torero Treks

CURRENT STATUS

94

%

15% FURTHERING EDUCATION 4% SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

of 2015-16

respondents are employed, in

2% FULL-TIME SERVICE

graduate school, or participating

2% NOT SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYED

77%

in full-time service.

<1% MILITARY

FIRST JOB OFFER ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available for most of USD’s NCAA Division I sports (football and men’s rowing excluded). Scholarship amounts vary. For more information, please contact the coaching staff directly by visiting usdtoreros.com.

• Internship and job fairs • Graduate school fairs

92

21% WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING

%

6% FOUR TO SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING

of 2015-16

respondents received their first job

BEFORE GRADUATING

within three months of graduating.

71%

1% MORE THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING

SAMPLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Society Of Mechanical Engineers Delta Sigma Pi Lambda Pi Eta Phi Delta Epsilon Psi Chi

Associated Students Outdoor Adventures Transfer Student Organization United Front Multicultural Center University Ministry

ANNUAL STARTING SALARIES:

51,559

$

53,750

$

20,000- $150,000

$

Average Salary Median Salary Salary Range