Freshman
An applicant who is a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident and is completing or has completed a high school or secondary school education and has not taken a college or university course after graduating from high school.
Information for Accepted Freshmen
Learn about Accepted Students Day for new freshmen
Transfer Student
An applicant who is a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident, and who, having graduated from high school, has attended another regionally accredited postsecondary institution and attempted one or more courses.
Information for Accepted Transfer Students
International Student
A student who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident and is completing or has completed high school or secondary school.
Information for Accepted International Students
Returning Student (Former USCB Student)
A student who has previously taken courses at USCB or any other USC campus as a degree-seeking student.
Information for Accepted Returning Students
Non-Degree Seeking Student
A student who wishes to attend USCB for one semester or on a limited basis as a special or transient student can be classified as a non-degree seeking student. The following applicant types are classified as a Non-Degree applicant:
- Active-Duty Military Students
- Concurrent/ Dual Enrollment
Students who are currently in high school and wish to take USCB courses while completing their high school course work. - Senior Citizen Students
Senior citizens age 60 and older who wish to take USCB courses. - Transient Students
Students who wish to take a course at USCB and then return to their home institution.
Information for Accepted Non-Degree Seeking Students


