Transferring credits from community college to USC?

I'm aiming to transfer from my community college to the University of Southern California. How does the credit transfer process work for USC? Do they accept most community college credits, or are there some restrictions I should be aware of?

The University of Southern California (USC) typically accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited community colleges, but it's noteworthy that only courses taken for unit credit which parallel the course offerings of USC generally transfer. The USC Office of Articulation website has a comprehensive guide and a lookup tool where you can check if a specific course from your community college is transferable.

One important restriction is USC's Transfer Course Work policy which dictates that the last 64 units of a student's bachelor’s degree need to be taken at a four-year college or university. That means if you have earned more than 64 units, they will not transfer over. In addition, some programs/majors have specific transfer guidelines and prerequisites, so you should check the USC official website to see if your prospective major has such requirements.

Lastly, grades from the transferred credits do not factor into your USC GPA, but will still be considered in the admissions process. It's recommended to submit your application for transfer admission by the February 15th deadline for most majors. Be sure to plan ahead and work closely with USC admissions and your community college counselors to ensure the seamless transition of credits.