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Degree Programs and Curriculum
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Preparation for Entering the Bellini College
High school students seeking to matriculate into the Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence programs of study must present a strong academic record that includes four years of advanced high school mathematics (analytical geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus) and science, including chemistry and physics.
High school students seeking to matriculate into the Cybersecurity or Information Technology programs of study must present a strong academic record that includes at least three years of highly advanced high school mathematics (analytical geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus) and science, including physics. Prospective students who lack sufficient preparation in high school may need additional preparatory coursework.
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Accelerated Credit
Accelerated credit includes AP, IB, AICE, and/or CAPE credit as well as Dual Enrollment coursework. This coursework applies to your high school degree, and will also count as college credit when you enter the university.
You can review how accelerated credit is accepted by USF on the website. For your credits to transfer, you must submit the official documents to USF Admissions.
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Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Transfer Requirements
Lower-Level (LL) Transfer
- SAT math section score of 570 or higher, or ACT math section score of 24 or higher
- High school GPA of 4.00 or higher, as calculated by the Office of Admissions
Mid-Level (ML) and Upper-Level (UL) Transfer
- Complete Programming Concepts (COP 1220, , COP 2224, COP 2360, , or COP 2800) with a minimum grade of B or better (maximum two attempts).
- Complete the following prerequisites with a minimum grade of B or better required
for Calculus I and Calculus-based Physics I plus lab (maximum two attempts), minimum
grade of C or better required for Calculus II (maximum two attempts).
- Calculus I (MAC x281 or MAC x311)
- Calculus II (MAC x282 or MAC x312)
- Calculus-based Physics I plus lab (PHY x048/PHY x048L, or PHY x045/PHY x045L)
Computer Engineering Transfer Requirements
Lower-Level (LL) Transfer
- SAT math section score of 570 or higher, or ACT math section score of 24 or higher
- High school GPA of 4.00 or higher, as calculated by the Office of Admissions
Mid-Level (ML) and Upper-Level (UL) Transfer
- Complete Programming Concepts (COP 1220, , COP 2224, COP 2360, , or COP 2800) with a minimum grade of B or better (maximum two attempts).
- Complete the following prerequisites with a minimum grade of B or better for Calculus
I and Calculus-based Physics I plus lab (maximum two attempts), minimum grade of C
or better required for Calculus II and Chemistry 1 plus lab (maximum two attempts).
- Calculus I (MAC x281 or MAC x311)
- Calculus II (MAC x282 or MAC x312)
- Calculus-based Physics I plus lab (PHY x048/PHY x048L, or PHY x045/PHY x045L)
- Chemistry I plus lab (CHM x045/CHM x045L, or CHM x045C, or CHS x440/CHS x440L)
Cybersecurity and Information Technology Transfer Requirements
Lower-Level (LL) Transfer
- SAT math section score of 570 or higher, or ACT math section score of 24 or higher
- High school GPA of 4.00 or higher, as calculated by the Office of Admissions
Mid-Level (ML) and Upper-Level (UL) Transfer
- Complete Programming Concepts (COP 1220, , COP 2224, COP 2360, , or COP 2800) with a minimum grade of C or better (maximum two attempts),
- Complete Intro to Databases for IT (, CGS 2541, or equivalent), with a minimum grade of B or better (maximum of two attempts
and course must be three credits). Complete the following prerequisites with a minimum
grade of B or better (maximum of two attempts).
- Pre-Calculus (MAC x147, or MAC x140 and MAC x114)
- Introductory Statistics I (STA x023 or STA x122)
- Discrete Math (MAD 2104)
Transfer Student Services Office of Transfer Student Success
The Office of Transfer Student Success leads USF鈥檚 strategic efforts to support and advocate for all undergraduate transfer students, from the moment they begin their college journey through USF graduation. Our mission is to help transfer students graduate successfully and efficiently by facilitating a smooth transition process, connecting them with useful resources, fostering a strong sense of community, and providing the structure they need to navigate and progress through their academic journey and beyond.
Office of Transfer Student Services offers information on
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Participating Institutions:
- College of Central Florida
- Hillsborough Community College
- Pasco Hernando State College
- Polk State College
- St. Petersburg College
- Santa Fe College
- South Florida State College
- State College of Florida
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- Meet regularly with advising at the State or Community College and a USF campus
Important note to current high school students: The Fuse Transfer Program does not apply to dually enrolled high school students. Please see the USF admissions freshman requirements for students graduating from high school with a dual enrollment AA Degree by clicking here.
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Wish to speak with a Bellini Academic Advisor? Email the Advisors at Bellini-advising@usf.edu