Don't know what to do! Advice please

StarPoweredYoshi
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:28:18 +0000

Actually, freshman admissions are typically more competitive than transfer, since there is typically very little (if any) college-level coursework to base a decision on for freshmen. As such, freshman need a very good high school record and a high-ish ACT or SAT score.

Transfer students have a lot more weight placed on their college-level work, and the test score requirements are not as high for them. However, you are correct in noticing that USF does not accept transfer students with less than 30 hours. You would likely need to complete 2 or 3 semesters before transferring. I don’t believe there is an option for “freshmen with some coursework”-- either you come in as a freshman with no prior work, or you come in with a transfer having at least 30 hours (might want to call Admissions and verify this).

All of the requirements for both freshmen and transfers are laid out in detail on the USF Admissions page-- compare the requirements for freshmen and transfer students and see what you think would work better for your situation. You can always call Admissions and ask to speak to an advisor, as well. Hope this helps!