Everything you need to know about transferring to USC Viterbi School of Engineering - from requirements and deadlines to competitive majors and insider strategies.
18%
Transfer Accept Rate
3.8
Median Admit GPA
50%+
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
3.3 (CA residents)
Competitive admits average 3.6–4.0
What You Need
USC Viterbi evaluates transfer applicants holistically. Here's what you need to be competitive.
Viterbi is highly selective for transfer engineers:
Engineering prerequisites are non-negotiable:
Viterbi transfer application process:
Viterbi seeks problem-solvers and innovators:
Know the Landscape
Acceptance rates vary by major. Understanding the competitive landscape is key to a smart application strategy.
Viterbi School of Engineering
Viterbi's most competitive and sought-after program. Strong CS and math prerequisites.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.8+
Competitive GPA
Viterbi School of Engineering
Hardware and software integration. Highly competitive.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.7+
Competitive GPA
Viterbi School of Engineering
Strong program with industry partnerships.
Low
Accept Rate
3.6+
Competitive GPA
Viterbi School of Engineering
Core engineering discipline with research opportunities.
Low
Accept Rate
3.6+
Competitive GPA
Viterbi School of Engineering
Growing interdisciplinary program.
Low
Accept Rate
3.6+
Competitive GPA
Viterbi School of Engineering
Benefits from LA's aerospace industry connections.
Moderate
Accept Rate
3.5+
Competitive GPA
Key Dates
Missing a deadline can cost you an entire year. Here are the dates that matter.
August 1
Begin your USC/Viterbi transfer application.
February 15
Submit completed application with all supplements.
March 3
FAFSA and CSS Profile due.
May
Viterbi transfer decisions released alongside general USC decisions.
Pacific + USC Viterbi
Our team provides expert guidance tailored specifically to USC Viterbi School of Engineering transfer admissions.
Viterbi wants to see technical depth. We help you highlight projects, labs, research, and hands-on engineering experience.
The calculus-physics-CS prerequisite chain is critical and must be sequenced correctly. We map this out semester by semester.
Your 'Why Viterbi?' and engineering motivation essays need to be specific and technically grounded. We help you go beyond surface-level answers.
We guide you in selecting STEM faculty recommenders who can speak to your technical abilities and potential.
We use USC's CC articulation agreements to ensure your engineering courses transfer and fulfill Viterbi requirements.
Viterbi values engineers with clear goals. We help you articulate how Viterbi's LA location and industry connections serve your vision.