<p>I've been hearing a lot about how it's hard to transfer from a university to a university. But how actually hard is it? I am a freshman starting this fall (2013). What I would like to do with my future is study architecture. Unfortunately SDSU does not offer arch. I would like to transfer into USC's arch. program as a junior but, I'm not sure on what GE's to take or really how I should do it? I've heard that it's better if I am to drop down to a cc? </p>
<p>Can anybody please give me advise on what is best for me, It would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I think going to a cc would be beneficial because 4 year universities usually have articulation agreements with them, showing which classes to take, etc. It’ll also save you money but I’m not going to go in depth with that. I believe if you’re trying to transfer to an architecture program, you need a portfolio no? Maybe it’s just for junior transfers since sophomores can still change their major. </p>
<p>With that being said, you can still transfer to USC from SDSU. It’s hard transferring from a state to state, uc to uc, but private schools are different and are more lenient (they don’t follow IGETC). I would recommend taking English and math courses right now though.</p>
<p>Yes, that is the reason I am confused, on USC’s articulation page they do not have any agreements with SDSU ([USC</a> ARR : Articulation : Articulation Histories](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/articulation/arthis.html]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/articulation/arthis.html)) so I am not sure of which courses are transferable. Should I give them a call about which GE’s count? And yes, I do need a portfolio regardless of my year. </p>
<p>Yeah I think articulation agreements were meant for California community colleges. I would give them a call to see what they’re looking for; being proactive is a good thing!</p>