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USA Office of Admissions
2500 Meisler Hall
390 Student Center Circle
Mobile, AL 36688-00002
Ph: (251) 460-6141
Ph: (800) USA-JAGS
Fax: (251) 460-7876
recruitment@southalabama.edu
Hello and welcome to the University of South Alabama Transfer Center Website!
We are so glad you are considering USA as your transfer destination. South Alabama
provides a small college feel, but showcases a full college experience and we want
you to connect and be apart of the Jaguar Family here on the beautiful Gulf Coast.
Transferring can be exciting or stressful (or both!) and we are here to make it as
seamless as possible. Check out our Transfer Team to address any specific questions
you might have regarding your application, the cost of attending USA, scholarships,
class advising, and more!
If you have any immediate questions, please call us!
We look forward to meeting you and supporting you in reaching your academic goals.
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TRANSFER TEAM
Sign Up for Orientation
Upcoming Events for Transfer Students:
Transfer Showcase - March 27th | 10:00am - 1:00pm Contact the
Office of Southbound Visits & Orientation
for details
The Transfer Student Showcase is your all-access pass to life at South! Whether you’re
planning your next step or just curious about what’s waiting for you here, this event
lets you discover opportunities at South, engage with campus resources, and connect
with real transfer students who’ve already made the leap. Come see what South has
to offer—and imagine yourself right in the middle of it!
Future Jaguars Night Transfer and Tee Up Event - April 14th | 1:00pm-6:00pm | PJ's
Coffee, 3540 Airport Blvd. Mobile, AL 36608
Whether you're ready to apply, exploring your options, or coming back to finish what
you started, now is the perfect time to discover why SOUTH is the right fit for you.
Event Highlights:
University overview
Transfer admissions information
On-the-spot application assistance
Transfer Ambassador connections
T-shirt giveaway
Light refreshments
Let us know if you can make it by clicking
"Future Jaguar Night - Transfer Students"
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Application Deadlines & Fee
Semester of Entry
Priority Deadline
Fall (August)
July 15
Spring (January)
December 1
Summer (June)
May 1
Application Fee:
The undergraduate application fee of $35.00 is valid for one year. If you have paid
an undergraduate application fee within the past year, you may request to update your
undergraduate application to a different term. This will help you avoid paying another
application processing fee. To request your application be updated, please complete
the
Change of Entry Term Request Form
.
If you prefer to mail in your application, print out the
application form
, fill it out and mail it to:
USA Office of Admissions
2500 Meisler Hall
390 Student Center Circle
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
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Transfer Admission Requirements
Transfer applicants have attended another college or university after high school
graduation and earned 12 credit hours or more.
Required Official Documents: An official transcript from each college or university
attended. (If the student has earned less than 30 semester or 40 quarter hours, then
an official high school transcript is required. If the student graduated from high
school less than five years prior to matriculation at USA or is not at least 23 years
of age, then ACT or SAT scores are required in addition to the high school transcript).
Academic Requirements: Minimum cumulative grade-point average of
2.0 is required for unconditional admission (GPA used is that which is computed by
USA Admissions). Students must be eligible to re-enroll at the last institution attended.
Applicants who have earned college credits, but fewer than 30 semester hours, must
also satisfy freshman admission requirements.
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Admitted Student Checklist
Top Priority
Activate your JagNet Student Account at
southalabama.edu/services/jagnet
.
Login to your JagMail and PAWS (Personal Access Web System) accounts
at
southalabama.edu/logins
.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for financial aid at
fafsa.gov
(FAFSA opens in December). Visit the USA One Stop Financial Resources
page at
southalabama.edu/onestop/resources
.
If you plan to live on campus, apply for USA Housing at
southalabama.edu/housing
and pay deposit.
Register for Southbound, your New Student Orientation, and pay the fee in your admissions
portal. Visit
southalabama.edu/orientation
for more information.
Summer and Fall orientation registration opens in January.
Spring orientation registration opens in November.
Submit immunization information and records through the Student Health Web
Portal at
https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/studenthealth/immunization.html
. Please contact the Student Health Center at 251-460-7151, if you need assistance.
Request final official transcript(s) be submitted to South, if you have not yet
done so.
Meet with your academic advisor to register for courses in PAWS. Your advisor
will contact you for an appointment after you register for orientation. Some
students may be required to take a placement test.
Attend your scheduled orientation.
After semester billing posts to your student account, pay tuition or set up a payment
plan via PAWS. See
southalabama.edu/onestop/resources
for
additional information.
Order your textbooks and other materials for classes as required.
Priority
Submit JagID photo to the Student Center’s Jag Card Office at
southalabama.edu/departments/studentcenter/photosubmission
. You will
be notified via JagMail when you can pick up your JagID.
Join the Admitted Student Facebook Group to start making connections and
receive up-to-date information.
Visit our campus or check out other opportunities at
southalabama.edu/visit
.
Log in to JagSPOT at
southalabama.edu/scholarships
to:
Accept all scholarships offered in JagSPOT, if awarded.
Search and apply for additional USA scholarships in JagSPOT.
Complete your special programs application in JagSPOT, if you meet the
requirements and desire consideration.
« Early Acceptance Program
southalabama.edu/earlyacceptance
« Honors College -
southalabama.edu/colleges/honors
Complete Title IX training to ensure we are working together to keep our campus
a safe environment for everyone. You should receive an email to your JagMail
and should email
usauetraining@southalabama.edu
if you need assistance.
If you plan to have a vehicle or bicycle on campus, register with USA Parking
Services at
https://southalabama.t2hosted.com/Account/Portal
.
Review financial and academic deadlines on the academic calendar,
southalabama.edu/academiccalendar
Strongly Encouraged
If you’re interested in the Student & Scholar Health Insurance, be sure
to review the health insurance plan information for details at
www.southalabama.edu/departments/financialaffairs/studentaccounting/insurance.html
If you need accommodations, please visit
southalabama.edu/sds/
to learn more about the Center for Educational Accessibility & Disability Resources.
Complete the USA Sports Interest Survey, a tool that aids in sports planning and
programming at
https://southalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/
SV_55UFcbjTrVwXutL
.
If you are interested in departmental programs (for example, Jaguar Marching
Band), be sure to check the department’s website to learn about the requirements
to join.
Check out our student organizations and ways to get involved. Visit
https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/studentorganizations/
.
Download PDF
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How does my credit transfer and how many credits can I transfer to USA?
The University of South Alabama transfer credit policy is designed to facilitate the
transfer of students and their coursework from one college or university to another,
assure the maximum utilization of work accomplished at another institution, and encourage
students to advance toward graduation in four years.
The University of South Alabama accepts transfer work from regionally accredited post-secondary
institutions. Incoming transfer coursework will be evaluated against the University
of South Alabama bulletin in effect for the semester and year in which the student
enrolls at the University. A University of South Alabama equivalent course, disciplinary
elective or general elective will be assigned based on comparability of the course
content.
Use our interactive tool, the
Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
to  assess which credits may transfer to USA.
It is important to keep in mind that the TES is an unofficial course evaluation. USA
will make an official determination of transfer credit acceptance after you are admitted
to the university and official transcripts for all of your previously completed coursework
have been received.
You can also use the
Alabama Transfers
guides to determine what classes may transfer to USA.
Additional Resources:
AP, CLEP, IB, Military Credit
Area V Requirements
Estimate Your Tuition Cost
GPA Calculator
Additional Information
No more than a combined total of 25% of the total credits required for the degree
will be allowed through alternative methods (AP, CLEP etc...)
Amount of Credit Hours that can Transfer:
Transferring from a 2-year community college:
Only one-half of the credit hours required for a degree may be transferred from a
community college. To view the official policy, please click on the
USA Bulletin
.
Transferring from a 4-year college:
A candidate for graduation must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the credit hours
required for the degree through instruction offered by the University of South Alabama
in upper-division coursework (300 and 400 levels).
Minors:
There is also a minimum number of semester hours that must be completed in the major
and minor at the University of South Alabama
To view the official policy, please click on the
USA Bulletin
.
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Orientation
All new students must attend
Transfer Orientation
. We offer virtual and in-person experiences. Orientation will present you with information
on the resources available to you at the University of South Alabama.
Those who need to attend Transfer Orientation:
if you're transferring from another institution to complete your degree
if you are 23 years of age or older and have not yet attended college
if you are seeking a second bachelor’s degree
Those who do not attend Transfer Orientation:
Transient and non-degree seeking students are not required to attend orientation,
but can opt to do so
First-year freshmen (under the age of 23) should register for a
Freshman Orientation
session
Once you've registered for Orientation, your name will appear on our Advising Dashboard
and you will be contacted to schedule your advising and class registration appointment.
All communications will go to your South Alabama email. To learn more about when
class registration opens for new students, please review
USA's Academic Calendar.
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Reverse Transfer
Alabama Community Colleges
The University of South Alabama is a participant in the
Reverse Transfer
system with the
National Student Clearinghouse
. Reverse Transfer is for students who transferred to the University of South Alabama
from a two-year institution prior to completing an Associate’s degree. The University
of South Alabama credits are transferred back to the two-year institution for evaluation
and determination of eligibility for an Associate’s degree.
Incoming students consent to the transmission of their University of South Alabama
record during the transfer admission application process.
Not all two-year institutions participate in Reverse Transfer; however, many do such
as those in the Alabama Community College system. It is solely the responsibility
of the two-year institution to evaluate the student’s record and determine the student’s
eligibility for the Associate’s degree. Students should contact the two-year institution
directly with questions regarding eligibility, award dates, deadlines for receipt
of degree, any associated fees, etc.
Other Partnerships
The University of South Alabama has Reverse Transfer agreements with Bishop State
College, Coastal Alabama Community College, Jones College, Lurleen B. Wallace Community
College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Northwest Florida State College
and Pensacola State College.
Students who have questions about Reverse Transfer should contact the Office of the
Registrar.
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Student Handbook: The Lowdown
"A joint publication of Student Government Association and Division of Student Affairs."
The Mission: "The University of South Alabama, with a global reach and special focus
on the Gulf Coast, strives to make a difference in the lives of those it serves through
promoting discovery, health, and learning."
Click to access the student handbook, known as "The Lowdown."
Advising & Transfer Services
Adult Learner Services
Cost of Attendance
Majors, Minors, Certifications
Financial Aid
Scholarships
Meet the 2025-2026 Transfer Ambassadors!
Feel free to contact them with any questions you have regarding their transfer experience
and any advice they can offer.
Faith Brown
Criminal Justice & Anthropology Major, Pre-Law
Transferred from Lamar University
tfb2421@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Janiah Chiles
Biomedical Sciences Major, Pre-Med
Transferred from Miss. Gulf Coast Community College
jnc2222@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Laila Crockett
Biology Major, Pre-Health
Transferred from Miss. Gulf Coast Community College
lmc2324@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Zaki Dabbas
2nd Degree: Chemical Engineering Major, Pre-Med
Transferred from Ajman University of Science & Technology (UAE)
zfd2421@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Caroline Demers
Psychology Major
Transferred from West Virginia University
cgd2326@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Andrew Guy
Biomedical Sciences Major, Pre-Med
Coastal AL CC
acg2221@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Taija Graves
Nursing Major
Transferred from University of Alabama-Birmingham
tng2421@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Laynie Hamilton
Radiological Sciences Major
Transferred from Miss. Gulf Coast Community College
lgh2121@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Sofia Huffman
Psychology Major
Transferred from Miss. Gulf Coast Community College
soh2421@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Ja'Mya Jackson
Nursing Major
Transferred from Miss. Gulf Coast Community College
jsj2222@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Kiara Johnson
Biology Major
Transferred from Coastal AL CC
klj2224@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Andrew Le
Biology Major, Pre-Med
Transferred from Birmingham-Southern
al2126@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Lillie Mitchell
Biomedical Sciences Major
Transferred from Southern Miss
mlm2423@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Kelson Moorer
Biomedical Sciences Major
Transferred from Bishop State Community College
kam2421@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Luis Morales
Electrical Engineering Major
Transferred from Arizona State University
Served in the US Navy
lm2331@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Lyndsey Reed
Exercise Science Major
Transferred from Northwest Florida State College
lmr2424@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Faith Sager
Accounting Major
Transferred from Coastal Alabama CC
fas2422@jagmail.southalabama.edu
NyKirra Taylor
Information Technology Major
Transferred from Xavier University of Louisiana
nst2421@jagmail.southalabama.edu
Hillary Zetrenne
Radiological Sciences Major
Transferred from Kennesaw State University
hz2521@jagmail.southalabama.edu
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