Summer school at USC vs. community college

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<p>Mdcissp, I had the same question for my advisor. Even though the classes transfer over (i.e. they equivocate to the same class at the university), they usually transfer for elective credit rather than major or minor credit. So, the classes your son may have to take can be taken at another school, but it wouldn't count for credit towards the minor and he'd have to take it over at USC again. </p>

<p>One example: My friend wanted to minor in Spanish and her advisor told her she couldn't transfer credits in at a CC because she had to take the classes at USC. My advisor, though, has urged me to take my Spanish classes at a CC so I can get them out of the way because I'm just trying to fulfill the requirement.</p>

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<p>sky-raptor, didn't you answer your own question?</p>

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I am currently a senior in high school and would like to take a Math and an Accounting course during the Spring 2009 term at my local CC to fulfill the Business Admin. courses.

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In addition, college courses taken before high school graduation may ONLY fulfill General Education categories I, II, III, and V (see part I) and NOT any other requirements

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<p>I am confused of whether or not if I can take courses ONLY to fullfill the GE categories or do I have the option of taking elective courses. </p>

<p>"Instead, they will earn elective units if they are listed on Part III.""</p>

<p>Therefore, since Math and Accounting are listed on Part III, it would be safe to assume that they will earn elective units and will be able to be transferable?</p>

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<p>I don't know what you want to study, but if you can find any AP courses or community college classes which match the general ed. equivalent classes, I suggest you try to get these classes finished before starting USC. I would not be as concerned about electives.
As I understand it, General Ed. equivalent classes have to be taken before starting USC in order to be considered for transfer credit.</p>

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<p>I am deffiently considering taking GE's during this summer before starting USC. I figure taking elective classes while I am still in high school should be easier to succeed in then taking GE's. </p>

<p>I am aiming for a Business Administration/Accounting major and I know that a math and two accounting courses are required for transferring into Marshall School of Business. USC is my number one choice, so if I don't get in, I will probably go to a CC and transfer over. My problem is trying to figure out if MATH118 and ACCT1 are transferable while I am still in high school.</p>

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<p>I think USC would be too hot in the summer. It's pretty hot even in Oct. Some dorms don't have air conditioning.</p>

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<p>Summer's not as hot as you might think - it's deceiving though. I've lived in LA my whole life, by far September is the hottest month</p>

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<p>Does anyone know which dorm is open for the USC undergrads in the summer?</p>

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<p>im thinking of taking both physics 135a/b equivalents during summer at a CC in the LA area. Has anyone taken or know anyone who has taken a 2 semester physics course equivalent at a CC or cal state? I know some CC's like Mount Sac provides both but the 2nd term runs into very late Aug, which is a problem since USC usually starts mid/late August. Thanks</p>

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<p>mdcissp, I know someone who was at school last summer. He stayed in Birnkrant. I don't know if B would be open in 2009 also or if they rotate residences, but I expect there may be more than one dorm open for summer school students. I did see people coming out of Trojan Hall and New/North during summer IIRC.</p>

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<p>Physics and subandrew1-My son's advisor recommended taking Physics at a community college. May I ask why you want to take Physics at a CC rather than at USC?</p>

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<p>Sequoia and others: Thank you Sequoia but I am wondering if any of those dorms are air conditioned? My son wanted Fluor Tower this year. He is very happy there and the place is air conditioned.</p>

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<p>Take summer school in USC only unless the class only offers at USC and you can not transfer the class from elsewhere. Or else, take it from CC, it is way cheaper. (100's a unit in CC to 1k a unit in USC)</p>

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<p>What community college costs 100's of dollars a unit? (unless out of state?)</p>

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<p>Mdcissp, none of those dorms are air conditioned. The only ones are Parkside (which they use for Orientation all summer) and Fluor.</p>

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<p>Are you sure they used Fluor Tower last summer? My son said it is air conditioned. Did they turn off the air conditioning last summer in Fluor? Please clarify. Thanks so much.</p>

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<p>They used Parkside last summer for Orientation, which was air conditioned. Fluor is also air conditioned, but I don't know if they've used it for summers or not. The other buildings that have been mentioned here (Birnkrant, New/North, Trojan, etc.) are not air conditioned.</p>

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<p>So which dorm is available for USC students to rent in the summer?</p>

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<p>for international students</p>

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<p>mdcissp: primarly because it's cheaper as auscguy already mentioned. secondly, i'm hoping it's easier if not just as difficult than usc's physics.</p>