In addition, students must submit a final high-school transcript showing date of graduation as soon as possible after completion of high school.
Prospective students must have adequate preparation for the curriculum in which they plan to enroll. At a minimum, applicants for admission are required to complete a college preparatory program with units distributed among the following academic subjects:
ENGLISH (4 units). At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least one must be in English literature, and at least one must be in American literature.
Completion of college preparatory English I, II, III, and IV will
meet this criterion.
MATHEMATICS (3 units). The three units of mathematics must include Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. (Applied Mathematics I and II may count together as a substitute for Algebra I if a student successfully completes Algebra II.) A fourth, higher-level mathematics course is strongly recommended (i.e., Algebra III/trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus).
Effective Date : Academic Year 2011-2012 Entering College Freshmen
MATHEMATICS (4Units). These include Algebra I (for which Applied Mathematics I and II may count together as a substitute, if a student successfully completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among Algebra III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a capstone mathematics course and should be taken during the senior year.
LABORATORY SCIENCE (3 units). Two units must be taken in two different fields and selected from among biology, chemistry, or physics. The third unit may be from the same field as one of the first two units (biology, chemistry, or physics) or from laboratory science for which biology and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses in earth science, general physical science, or introductory or general environmental science for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement.
SOCIAL STUDIES (3 units). Three units of social studies. One unit of U.S. history is required; a half unit of economics and a half unit of government are strongly recommended.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (2 units). Two units of foreign language must be in the same language.
ACADEMIC ELECTIVE (4 units). Four college preparatory units must be taken from at least three different fields selected from computer science, English, fine arts, foreign languages, humanities, laboratory science (excluding earth science, general physical science, general environmental science, or other introductory science courses for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite), mathematics above the level of Algebra II, or social sciences. It is suggested that one unit be in computer science, which includes programming, and one unit in fine arts (appreciation of, history, or performance).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1 unit). One unit of physical education or ROTC is required.
Units Required: 20
In addition to completion of the above units, students must meet requirements based on entrance examination scores and weighted core GPA.
Applicants must complete additional units to meet or exceed state and local high-school graduation requirements. In choosing these electives, students should consider the recommendations given in the preceding listing for specific prospective majors.
Applicants must apply for and take the required entrance examinations (SAT or ACT) well in advance of the term for which they seek admission, and they are responsible for having the results of these examinations sent to the University.
Freshman applicants who satisfy the course requirements listed above will be evaluated on the basis of high school grades, class rank, and entrance examination scores. These factors will be used to determine the applicant’s probability of completing the requirements for the desired degree. Applicants who have earned a cumulative average of C+ on the defined preparatory courses listed above and who score 800 on the SAT I 800 (critical reading + math) or 17 composite score on the ACT will be admitted to USC-Beaufort. Exception to admission requirements will be considered for applicants who present extenuating circumstances.
Non-traditional students at USCB are students who are 25 years of age or older. Non-traditional students may also be students who do not attend college the semester after they graduate from high school.
Non-traditional students must submit the same credentials as other students (high school and college transcripts). Students who are 25 years of age or older are not required to submit SAT or ACT results.
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