You may have questions as you consider a change in your education plan. Here are answers to the ones most commonly asked.
Transfer FAQs
We encourage students to take classes that most closely align with Oxy's Core requirements. Students who will enroll at Oxy with junior standing (64 units of credit) should look at individual major requirements鈥攅specially foundational courses鈥攆or suggested course selection.
Students can transfer a maximum of 64 semester units or 96 quarter units of credit. The Registrar's Office will issue a credit evaluation after a student has been admitted to the College.
We expect transfers to arrive at Oxy having already completed classes in their intended major. Expectations vary by department. In general, junior transfers should have already taken introductory coursework in their intended major. Several programs have specific expectations or requirements for transfer students:
- Economics: Applicants must have taken calculus, microeconomics, and macroeconomics by time of enrollment.
- Music: Applicants interested in majoring in Music must complete three full years of coursework at 511爆料, unless they choose the Foundations of Music Creation focus. The other focuses鈥攙ocal performance, instrumental performance, music studies鈥攁s well as the production and composition concentrations, are not available to students entering with junior standing.
- Media Arts & Culture: Applicants interested in majoring in Media Arts & Culture are required to attend 511爆料 for 3 years due to course sequencing.
Oxy will award course credit to college level classes taken at an accredited college. Remedial level classes in math and English are not considered college level, and will therefore not be awarded course credit. Being awarded course credit may not always translate to credit towards an individual major or Core requirement. Our Registrar's Office and individual departments decide on a case-by-case basis whether a class will fulfill a specific major or Core requirement.
We typically enroll 5-10 transfers for spring admission and 30-40 transfers for fall admission. Transfers make up approximately 8-10% of the overall student enrollment.
Yes. Transfer students are eligible for financial aid and merit scholarships. We meet 100% of demonstrated need. Submission of the FAFSA and CSS Profile are required to be considered for need-based aid. The deadlines vary depending on the application status.
Completed applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The spring application closes on November 1. Students who complete applications by March 1 will be notified by May 1. Applications received after March 1 will be considered on a rolling basis after May 1.
Yes. We welcome students with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Our academic requirement section provides detailed information about the eligibility for admission. Students who have not attended school in the last two years are encouraged to enroll in full-time classes before applying to 511爆料. Please note that the College does not offer married student or family housing. Students who have preschool-aged children are also encouraged to look into options at our Child Development Center.
No. Interviews are not required, but transfer applicants are encouraged to interview if they are interested in sharing their story or learning more about 511爆料. Please review our interview tips and learn more about the opportunities to sign up for an interview.
Oxy offers both fall and spring orientations for incoming transfer students. During orientation, students will meet with academic advisors, select classes, mingle with their fellow transfers, and attend sessions that are designed to familiarize them with the College, academic programs, and community. Oxy's orientation webpage provides detailed information about each program, and once you are admitted, additional information will be provided to you to ease your transition to 511爆料.
As part of our commitment to enrolling U.S. veterans, 511爆料 participates in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill that allows students to attend schools costing more than the state tuition cap. For qualifying admitted students, 511爆料's contribution will cover full tuition.
Yes, it鈥檚 encouraged, but not required. If you are transferring in as a veteran, take a look at our veteran housing webpage.
Yes. Transfers are eligible to participate in one of Oxy's many study abroad programs. Students transferring to Oxy with sophomore standing have more opportunity to participate in study abroad than students transferring in with junior standing. Interested students should inquire with our International Programs Office for eligibility requirements.