<p>I was at first accepted to USC's Roski fine arts program; however I decided pure fine arts did not suit my future goals. So I was wondering (if I decide to go to USC) how easy is it to transfer from the Roski school to School of Cinematic Arts (animation program)?</p>
<p>one of my dad's friend's daughter said it was nearly impossible.</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard that program is ridiculously difficult. It accepts less than 100 students from what I hear, so transfers would have a tough chance. You would probably have to reapply and go through the whole process again. At least that’s what I read about Viterbi and Marshall, two of the tougher schools, so I’m assuming it’ll be the same for SCA.</p>
<p>HELLO- I am actually planning on applying to Roski as a freshmen. I was wondering if anyone knew what the average gpa for roski transfers was??? im a liiiiitttllllee nervous. please let me know!</p>
<p>If you are a spring admit, I suggest calling the SCA animation program and ask them if it’s possible at this time and what is the procedure. For most current USC students, it is possible to transfer to a SCA major–but it involves going through a rigorous process (see website) and then, of course, being selected. In the meantime, keep your grades up and perhaps take an animation class to see if it’s really for you. That way, you may make a good friend in the department (the professor) who can help you transfer.</p>
<p>I believe there’s a cc contributor (uyulove?) who made this same internal transfer of majors and is very happy.</p>
<p>heyeyy sorry i ment as a transfer. does anyone know the acceptance rate or the gpa requirements for roski</p>
<p>The best way to get into a extremely selective program, be it as a spring admit or a transfer, is to apply to another similiar program. Work extraordinarily hard. Introduce yourself to the professors, tas, other students in the program that you wish to be a part. Sit down with someone in the department who chairs admissions. Show them your work. Ask for their opinion(s). Volunteer to work for on other students’ work…crewing a movie for example. Let it be known, after admissions that you want in…and then Good Luck! (And don’t discount the major that you were admitted to…just might be the one!)</p>
<p>ok thank you! then what college at usc might you recommend applying to? i am definitely more of a creative person. Better with writing and the arts. Which school might be easier for me to be admitted to now so that i can work on my portfolio and ultimately be admitted into Roski after some work.</p>
<p>Terminus: I am confused. Are you currently attending SC? If yes, go over to the appropriate office and inquire, push, and see what they say. Since I have a connection to the world of animation any good program will be open to a truly creative, innovative animator.</p>
<p>no, i am currently at another 4 year private university…but i want to transfer to Roski. does anyone know if it is a difficult task? i know usc is a very competetive school and i was wondering where Roski falls within the many colleges as far of difficulty of being accepted. It is my dreeeeeeeammmmm to go there. also my gpa is lower than a 3.5 (which is what they claim is thier average transfer gpa)…</p>
<p>Roski shouldn’t be too hard to transfer into… It accepts pretty much anybody I thought O_o I used to go there and am still part of the program. For minor, you don’t even have to show them your portfolio btw.</p>
<p>Roski’s a pretty small school but it’s laxed and they let you do whatever you feel like doing which I actually really liked. I’m also in the cinema program.</p>
<p>I heard they weren’t going to allow roski -> animation transfers anymore after a certain point. I think this or next year is the last? I would look into it. I did it myself (from roski to animation in SCA) but I have no idea what the acceptance rate was.</p>
<p>There is about 10-15 people in each year and they don’t like increasing that number!</p>
<p>THANK YOU! that gives me hope!!! i realllyyyyy want to get into usc’s art school SOOOOOO BAD. if anyone has any recommendations for Roski or anything PLEAEASE let me know</p>
<p>Last year animation had a freshman class of 11 students. This year 4 new transfer students were added for a total of 15. A lot of the animation courses seem to be capped at 15. I don’t know how many people applied for the available spots for transfer. It looks like one of the 4 graduating classes has a few more than 15 students, but the other 3 are all under 15.</p>