Pacific Admissions Group
How to transfer to USC Marshall: requirements and deadlines
Requirements, deadlines, competitive majors and prerequisites for California community college students transferring to USC Marshall School of Business.
26%
USC Transfer Admit Rate (Fall 2026)
3.9 (est.)
Median Admit GPA
54%
USC Transfers from CA CCs (Fall 2026)
Feb 15
Application Deadline
USC Marshall transfer quick facts
Location
Los Angeles, California
Admit terms
Fall Only
No spring or winter transfer admits
Minimum Units
No minimum
Under 30 transferable units, USC weighs your high school record more heavily
Minimum GPA
None published
Competitive Marshall admits: about 3.8–4.0 (est.)
USC Marshall transfer requirements
Academic Requirements
Marshall is one of the most competitive business programs for transfers:
- All USC general transfer requirements apply
- Admitted Marshall transfers average ~3.9 GPA (est.)
- Strong quantitative coursework is essential
- Demonstrated interest in business through coursework and experience
- Marshall evaluates academic trajectory - improvement matters
Marshall Prerequisites
Marshall requires two prerequisites. The other courses are recommended preparation, not admission requirements:
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (recommended)
- Required: MATH 118 or higher (equivalent)
- Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting (recommended)
- Required: equivalents of USC Writing 130 and 140
- Statistics (recommended)
- Check USC's Additional Coursework by Major document and CC articulation agreements
Common App + USC Supplements
Marshall uses the USC application through Common App:
- February 15 deadline for transfer applicants
- List Business Administration as your first-choice major (also required if you want Accounting)
- USC writing questions in the Common App, including a short answer on your academic interests and why USC
- Letters of recommendation optional unless your major requests them
- Official transcripts from all institutions
What Marshall Values
Marshall seeks future business leaders:
- Academic excellence with emphasis on quantitative skills
- Leadership in business, community, or extracurricular contexts
- Clear career vision and understanding of how Marshall fits
- Entrepreneurial mindset and initiative
- Our senior advisor, Armaan, was admitted to Marshall as a freshman - we understand what this program looks for
Competitive transfer majors at USC Marshall
Marshall School of Business
Business Administration
Marshall's core undergraduate program. World-class faculty and LA business connections.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.9+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
Marshall School of Business
Accounting
For aspiring CPAs and auditors. Transfers list Business Administration as their first-choice major.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.8+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
Marshall School of Business
Finance
Competitive concentration with strong Wall Street and PE placement.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.9+ (est.)
Competitive GPA
USC Marshall transfer timeline
August 1
Common App Opens
Begin working on your USC/Marshall transfer application.
February 15
Transfer Application Deadline
Submit your completed Common Application with all USC supplements.
March 2, 2027
Financial Aid Priority Deadline
FAFSA and CSS Profile due for need-based aid. California residents should also file for Cal Grant.
Late May / mid-July
Admission Decisions
By the end of May, you get a decision or a request for spring grades. If USC asks for spring grades, you hear by mid-July.
How we help you get into USC Marshall
Essay Strategy
USC's short answer on your academic interests and why USC is critical. We help you articulate a specific, compelling vision for your business education that goes beyond generic answers.
Prerequisite Planning
We make sure your Writing 130/140 and MATH 118 equivalents are done, and plan recommended accounting, economics and statistics courses using USC's CC agreements.
Advisor's Insight
Our senior advisor, Armaan, 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.
Leadership & Activities
Marshall values business leadership. We help you identify and frame your experiences - whether work, clubs, or entrepreneurship - for a business school audience.
Recommendation Strategy
Letters are optional unless your major requests them. If you send one, choosing the right recommender for a business program matters. We guide this process.
Financial Aid Navigation
USC offers substantial need-based aid. We help you maximize your financial aid package through FAFSA and CSS Profile.
See how our transfer consulting works and our prices and packages, or read whether a consultant is worth it for you.
About the author
Manraj, Founder of Pacific Admissions Group
Manraj transferred from a California community college and was admitted to UC Berkeley Haas, UCLA Business Economics, USC Marshall and UC Irvine Merage. He enrolled at Haas. More about us
Official sources
Requirements and deadlines change every year. Confirm the details for your major on the official pages below. Last reviewed October 2026.
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