Everything you need to know about transferring to USC Marshall School of Business - from requirements and deadlines to competitive majors and insider strategies.
15%
Transfer Accept Rate
3.9
Median Admit GPA
60%+
From CA Community Colleges
Feb 15
Application Deadline
At a Glance
Location
Los Angeles, California
Semester System
Fall Only
No spring or winter transfer admits
Minimum Units
30 semester units minimum
Junior-level standing required
Minimum GPA
3.5 (CA residents)
Competitive admits average 3.8–4.0
What You Need
USC Marshall evaluates transfer applicants holistically. Here's what you need to be competitive.
Marshall is one of the most competitive business programs for transfers:
Specific lower-division coursework required or strongly recommended:
Marshall uses the USC application through Common App:
Marshall seeks future business leaders:
Know the Landscape
Acceptance rates vary by major. Understanding the competitive landscape is key to a smart application strategy.
Marshall School of Business
Marshall's core undergraduate program. World-class faculty and LA business connections.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.9+
Competitive GPA
Marshall School of Business
Specialized track within Marshall for aspiring CPAs and auditors.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.8+
Competitive GPA
Marshall School of Business
Competitive concentration with strong Wall Street and PE placement.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.9+
Competitive GPA
Key Dates
Missing a deadline can cost you an entire year. Here are the dates that matter.
August 1
Begin working on your USC/Marshall transfer application.
February 15
Submit completed Common Application with all USC and Marshall supplements.
March 3
FAFSA and CSS Profile due for maximum aid consideration.
May
USC releases Marshall transfer decisions.
Pacific + USC Marshall
Our team provides expert guidance tailored specifically to USC Marshall School of Business transfer admissions.
The 'Why Marshall?' supplemental is critical. We help you articulate a specific, compelling vision for your business education that goes beyond generic answers.
We ensure your accounting, economics, calculus, and statistics courses are completed and articulated correctly using USC's CC agreements.
Our founder, Armaan Kahlon, was admitted to USC Marshall as a freshman and has guided students into Marshall as transfers. This isn't theoretical knowledge - it's firsthand experience.
Marshall values business leadership. We help you identify and frame your experiences - whether work, clubs, or entrepreneurship - for a business school audience.
Choosing the right recommenders for a business program is different from other applications. We guide this process strategically.
USC is need-blind and offers substantial aid. We help you maximize your financial aid package through FAFSA and CSS Profile.