Spring Admits: Your Plans for Fall

For those of you who are admitted to the Spring 2012 semester – and want to (or are thinking about) study engineering at USC – we strongly recommend enrolling in a community college or other university for the Fall 2011 semester.

Click the jump to see the types of courses you should be taking this fall in order to stay on track to graduate with the rest of your class who wil start at USC in the fall…

The chart below can assist you in selecting classes that are likely to transfer to and keep you on track to graduate with your class:

• MATH
  Take the equivalent to the USC Course of MATH 125, 126, or 226 (Calculus I, II, or III)
  Note that AP Scores can help you place in certain levels at your chosen college for the fall.  As a general guideline, Calc AB with a score of 4 or 5 should enroll in the Calc II equivalent.  Calc BC with a score of 5 should enroll in Calc III equivalent
• CHEMISTRY
  Take the equivalent to the USC Course of CHEM 105a (General Chemistry I)
  Note that AP Chemistry with a score of 4 or 5 satisfies the CHEM 105a course
• GENERAL EDUCATION
  Choose equivalent courses that meet USC’s GE Requirements for Categories I, II, or V
• ADDITIONAL COURSES
  Take an additional G.E. course from another category listed above
  Computer Programming Course (C++) – Only for Chemical Engr., Computer Science, and Industrial & Systems Engr. Majors

In order to find equivalent courses at whichever college or university you will attend this fall, be sure to check out the USC Articulation Histories database.  We understand that the Articulation Office has put up a website and page for Spring Admits.  It is important to follow the above instructions if you are thinking about studying engineering.  The above courses will help you move forward towards your degree in engineering, and keep you on track for graduation.

While you may not know your plans for the fall just yet, please know we want to help you with this process.  We understand you likely have questions and the chart above may not easily apply to your individual set of circumstances.

Beginning in May, students admitted to Spring 2012 may schedule advising appointments (over the phone, or in-person) with an admission counselor to discuss your plans.  Contact us directly at (800) 526 3347 or via email at viterbi.admission@usc.edu in May to schedule your appointment.