UCSC Wanting to Transfer USC

alamemom
Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:49:44 +0000

In essence, yes - but the grades are simply averaged in, they are not looked at as a pair.

Notes from the transfer brochure: For GE classes, only one CR/NC GE class is allowed credit - all others will transfer as electives. USC expects about 75% of your transfer credits to be GE units when you apply, so be sure to pay attention to GE. http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1112/Transferring2011v2.pdf

Notes from me: As each semester begins, make note of the MOST important date on the registration calendar: The last day to drop without a “W.” Evaluate your progress in your classes before that date and get out if you have to. You don’t want more “Ws.”

In general, admissions reps will look at CR/NC grades in classes where you elect that grading system to be CR=“C,” and NC=“F.” Though those grades are not averaged into your GPA, they impact the way admissions interpret your record. In other words, minimize the number of CR/NC courses if you have transfer hopes. Courses where CR/NC is the only grading option of course are not interpreted that way.

Good luck.