National Transfer Student Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the importance of transfer students not just on the USC campus, but across the country.
In Fall 2023:
USC’s top 5 most popular colleges students transferred from were:
- Midlands Technical College
- University of South Carolina Lancaster
- Trident Technical College
- Greenville Technical College
- York Technical College
Approximately 80% of our Fall 2023 transfers were from within the state of South Carolina.
- Students came from 43 out of 46 counties in South Carolina.
- 27 other states were represented in the transfer cohort for fall 2023.
National Transfer Student Week 2025
Sweet on Transfer Table and Selfie Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Davis Circle
Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the Carolina Experience table on Davis Field to pick up a sweet treat, talk to Carolina Experience staff and participate in a Selfie Scavenger Hunt across campus to earn a prize! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office.
Getting the Most Out of Your Time on Campus Workshop
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Russell House 203
Getting engaged and connected to campus with meaningful experiences can help you build a robust My USC Experience transcript and earn Graduation with Leadership Distinction. Come and learn more about exploring opportunities on campus and how GLD works! Hosted by the Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning and the Carolina Experience.
Sweet on Transfers Table
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Davis Circle
Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the Carolina Experience table on Davis Field to pick up a sweet treat, talk to Carolina Experience staff and learn more about resources for and opportunities for transfer students! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office.
Defining Success
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Russell House 203
Join us for an engaging workshop designed for transfer students to explore and redefine what success means to you—academically, personally, and beyond. Presented by the Student Health and Well-Being Center in collaboration with Carolina Experience, this session offers tools, reflection, and strategies to help you thrive in your own way.
Transfer Student Fall Social
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
RHUU 207A (Ballroom section AB)
All transfer students are invited to join in for pumpkin painting, food, and other fall fun! Sponsored by the Association of Transfer Students, Tau Sigma Honor Society, and the Carolina Experience Office.
Swap Your Swag Table
11 a.m. -2 p.m.
Davis Circle
New transfer student at USC? Haven’t had time to pick up new USC merch? Stop by our table and get some new USC gear by showing us an item from the school you transferred from. It could be a shirt, keychain, ID, etc. from your previous school. Show us your item and we will give you new USC swag! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office as a part of National Transfer Student Week.
Exploring Internships and Co-Ops at USC
4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.
Russell House 203
Thinking about internships and what career planning you should be doing after you transfer? Join us to hear from experts from the Career Center on what to do now that you are at USC. Hosted by the Career Center and the Carolina Experience.
Off-Campus Housing Fair
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Greene Street
Need to talk through your off-campus housing experience and how to stay connected to campus? Stop by the Carolina Experience table at the Off-Campus Housing Fair!
Academic Success at USC Workshop
4:00 pm. - 5:00 p.m.
Russell House 203
Need help preparing for classes and sharpening your study skills? Join this session full of tips and advice for a successful academic semester. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience.
Professional Headshots for Transfer Student
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Career Center
Get your professional headshot taken by our experts at the Career Center! No RSVP is required.