USD Transfer Viewpoint for San Diego Applicants

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO TRANSFER ADMISSION sandiego.edu/transfer

#BECOMEATORERO The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts and Catholic intellectual tradition. We strive to set the standard for a contemporary Catholic university by fostering an environment in which scholarly pursuits and the practice of changemaking go hand-in-hand.

As a transfer student at USD, you will join a community of students who have made the transition to Torero life via a multitude of diverse and distinctive pathways. You’ll complete your degree in a supportive environment that incorporates personalized advising, undergraduate research and experiential learning into the student experience. You will be challenged to think innovatively, question purposefully and communicate effectively across academic disciplines while preparing for a lifetime of academic achievement, professional success and meaningful impact on the world around you.

EMBRACE TORERO LIFE 180+ 17 65+ 30+ C LU B S A N D

ORGANIZATIONS

NCAA DIVISION I ATHLETIC TEAMS

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

HONOR AND

C U LT U R A L

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

ORGANIZATIONS

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 Commons University Ministry

MILITARY AND VETERANS PROGRAM (MVP)

INTEGRATED TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM (ITPP)

USD MVP provides student-focused services

ITPP provides a pathway for students to transfer to USD through

and support to all military-connected

a four-year integrated program leading to a bachelor’s degree

students, from the moment they initially

and single subject teaching credential in STEM fields of study.

consider attending USD all the way through

To participate, students must be enrolled at one of the San

their time on campus (and long thereafter).

Diego Community Colleges (Mesa College, Miramar College or

This program nurtures the academic success

San Diego City College) and working toward becoming middle

and personal growth of military-connected

or high school teachers in STEM subjects. Through ITPP, eligible

students, helping them to achieve their

students will have the opportunity to take USD courses at a

higher education and career goals while using

reduced rate of tuition in the year prior to their matriculation

their benefits as efficiently as possible. Learn

and, once enrolled at USD, will receive priority registration in

more at sandiego.edu/military.

education courses. Learn more at sandiego.edu/itpp.

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING 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 unless they reside locally with a parent or legal guardian. Some transfer students may be required to fulfill part of this requirement based on factors such as age and class standing. 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.

CAREER PREPARATION The personalized advising, abundant internship opportunities and dedicated Career Development Center that come with a USD education lead to our graduates finding great success. Just a handful of the services offered by the Career Development Center include career assessments, résumé-writing workshops, internship and job fairs, mock interviews, Torero Treks and graduate school fairs. To see the outcomes of our most recent graduates, visit sandiego.edu/careeroutcomes.

FINANCIAL AID 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.

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.

THE USD TRANSFER STUDENT EXPERIENCE If you ultimately do become a Torero, we want to make sure you enjoy your experience to the fullest and take advantage of the many resources available to you. Check off each of the boxes as you go, and don't forget to give yourself some time to adjust to your new life at USD! □□ Meet with your academic adviser prior to orientation. □□ Download the MySDMobile app to stay up-to-date with events on campus, review your schedule or to check the tram schedule. □□ Attend Transfer Student Orientation, where you'll meet your student mentors (TSAs) and your fellow incoming students, including those in your Transfer Learning Community (TLC). □□ Embark on the Transfer Student Adventure! Bond with other new transfer students at the annual two-night camping trip in the Laguna Mountains. □□ Find an on-campus job by visiting the Student Employment Center. □□ Attend the Alcalá Bazaar to learn about the many student clubs and organizations on campus. □□ Stay healthy! Get your workout in at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, Mission Fitness Center or Sports Center, or go hiking in Tecolote Canyon. □□ Explore the various student resource centers located throughout campus. Just a few include: -- Military and Veterans Center -- Commuter Student Commons -- The Commons (home to the Black Student Resource Commons, LGBTQ+ & Allies Commons, United Front Multicultural Commons and Women's Commons) -- Counseling Center -- Student Support Services -- Food Pantry -- Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center □□ Make an appointment with the Career Development Center to discuss internship opportunities, the Passport and Compass Programs, Torero Treks and postgraduate plans. □□ Stop by the International Center to meet with a study abroad adviser. □□ Visit the Changemaker Hub to learn more about what it means to embrace changemaking at USD. □□ Chat with your adviser about the possibility of conducting research and presenting at Creative Collaborations, USD's annual undergraduate research conference. □□ Explore the neighboring areas: Linda Vista (a multicultural neighborhood with great food) and Old Town (the birthplace of San Diego!). □□ Stay active with the transfer student community and serve as a mentor for future transfer students by becoming a TSA.

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 (outlined below) to aid you in completing your USD degree in a timely manner. 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.

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

Ethics

Fine Arts

Foreign Language

History

Literature

Oral Communication

Philosophy

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

Social Science

Theology and Religious Studies

Macroeconomics Microeconomics Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Calculus Information Systems

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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MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS (THE PRINCETON REVIEW)

14:1

STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO

22

STUDENTS

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

48% OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

5,774

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

1OF 47

CHANGEMAKER CAMPUSES WORLDWIDE

MOST POPULAR

MAJORS 1. Finance 2. Business Administration 3. Accountancy

37% STUDENTS OF COLOR

4. Marketing 5. Mechanical Engineering 6. Communication Studies 7. Psychological Sciences 8. Biology 9. Behavioral Neuroscience

9% 75

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

10. International Business

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UNDERGRAD ENGINEERING PROGRAM (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT)

100

TOP

70.5°F 21.4°C

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES

Average Daily Temperature

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FALL 2018 TRANSFER PROFILE

TRANSFER APPLICATION DEADLINES

1480+ 49% 3.45 57

Fall Term: March 1

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ACCEPTANCE RATE AVG. ADMITTED COLLEGE GPA AVG. TRANSFERABLE UNITS

Spring Term: October 1

COST OF ATTENDANCE Tuition: $48,750 Avg. Room and Board: $12,980 Fees: $608 Total: $62,338

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS MAJORS

Accountancy Anthropology Architecture Art History Behavioral Neuroscience Biochemistry Biology Biophysics Business Administration Business Economics Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering English Environmental and Ocean Sciences Ethnic Studies Finance French History 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 MINORS

Asian Studies Biomedical Ethics

Changemaking Chinese Classical Studies Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies and Policy Film Studies German Information Science Information Technology Management Italian Studies Latin American Studies Law and Ethics Leadership Studies Management Medieval and Renaissance Studies Nonprofit Social Enterprise and Philanthropy Peacebuilding and Social Innovation Performing Arts Entrepreneurship Philosophy, Politics and Economics 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 ROTC PROGRAMS

Air Force Army Navy

*All majors are also offered as minors, excluding: Behavioral Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Business Economics, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Liberal Studies and Mechanical Engineering.

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