Vanguard University of Southern California

Transfer Student Admissions Requirements

  1. Application. Submit the undergraduate application for admission to the Undergraduate Admissions Office with the $45 (non-refundable) application fee.
  2. References. The University requires two references for admission. A Pastoral Reference, along with an Academic Reference from a teacher or employer. Reference forms are included in the application for admission.
  3. High School Transcripts.  If you have less than 60 units at the time of application, you will need to submit an official high school transcript. This is not generally required for students who have completed 60 units or more at the time of application.
  4. Official College Transcripts.  An official transcript of all college work must be sent to the Admissions Office. Credit for courses receiving less than a grade of "C" will not transfer. A course receiving the grade of "D," however, may satisfy general education requirements for graduation at Vanguard University (no more than three general education requirements can be satisfied with a "D" grade). At no time will transfer students be admitted until they present evidence of honorable dismissal from the institution last attended.
  5. Transfer Reference Form. Transfer students who have attended another Christian college are required to submit a transfer reference form to be completed by the Dean of Students at the most recent Christian college attended.
  6. Standardized Tests.  A student transferring from a regionally unaccredited liberal arts or Bible college must present acceptable scores on either the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT). Other transfer students who have completed their general education requirements in English and mathematics are not generally required to submit standardized test scores.