You are a transfer applicant if you: have already completed high school, OR have received a General Education Diploma (GED), OR have successfully completed a State High School Proficiency Examination AND have enrolled in college classes.
Selecting Coursework at Your Current Institution
Select the tab that best describes you. I am transferring from a...
- California Community College
- Not a California Community College
- An International University
- You should first review USD’s Core Curriculum, which should be the primary focus for transfer admission.
- If you have attended or are currently attending a California Community College, please use ASSIST and USD’s alignment charts.
- For courses taken starting Fall 2025, please consult USD's Core-Cal-GETC alignment
- For courses taken Fall 2021 - Summer 2025, please consult USD's Core-IGETC alignment
- For courses completed prior to Fall 2021, you may need to complete a petition with your academic advisor, who will be assigned after you are admitted to USD and have submitted your enrollment deposit.
- If a course from your current or former institution has not been articulated by USD, the course will transfer as an elective. Please provide a syllabus to assist USD in evaluating your course transfer request.