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Transfer to Southern for Interdisciplinary Studies

Transfer Students: Build on Your Success

Welcome to Southern! Interdisciplinary Studies offers transfer students a flexible degree option that maximizes your previous coursework while opening new academic and career possibilities. Create a degree program that builds on what you've already accomplished.

Already Admitted to Southern?

Schedule a meeting with our IDS team to explore how we can help you create a degree program that maximizes your transfer credits and gets you to graduation efficiently.

Email Us Call (203) 392-8113 Schedule Meeting

Why IDS is Perfect for Transfer Students

Maximize Your Credits

  • Apply more transfer credits toward degree requirements
  • Use coursework that doesn't fit traditional majors
  • Build on previous areas of study
  • Create connections between diverse academic experiences

Flexible Graduation Path

  • Stay on track for timely graduation
  • Choose from on-ground, hybrid, or online options
  • Work around schedule constraints
  • Accommodate work and family commitments

Personalized Program Design

  • Combine 2-3 academic disciplines
  • Create self-designed concentrations
  • Explore new career interests
  • Build on existing expertise

Self-Design Concentration Option

Create your own unique academic discipline by blending courses from multiple areas with a common theme. This option allows endless possibilities to explore creative, academic, and career interests not available through traditional majors. Ask about this exciting option during your introduction meeting.

Your IDS Journey as a Transfer Student

1

Meet with IDS Team

Discuss your goals, review your transfer credits, and explore degree options

2

Design Your Program

Select concentrations and create a degree plan that maximizes your existing credits

3

Apply to IDS

Submit your application with your personalized program proposal

4

Start Your Studies

Begin coursework in your customized interdisciplinary program

Transfer Credit Information

Southern accepts transfer credits for coursework completed with a "C-" or better. Your transfer coursework receives a personalized, course-by-course evaluation to determine how credits apply toward university and major requirements. Our IDS advising coordinator will work with you one-on-one to ensure your transfer credits are applied optimally for your customized degree plan.

  • Course-by-Course Review: Each transfer course is individually evaluated
  • Optimal Credit Application: Credits applied to best support your degree goals
  • Personalized Consultation: One-on-one review with IDS coordinator
  • Flexible Requirements: More opportunities to use diverse coursework

Popular Concentrations for Transfer Students

Choose from over 90 available concentrations or design your own. Popular flexible options include:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many of my transfer credits can I use?

IDS often allows you to apply more transfer credits toward degree requirements than traditional majors. We'll work with you to maximize usage of your previous coursework, including credits that might not fit neatly into other programs.

Will IDS delay my graduation?

IDS is specifically designed to help transfer students graduate on time or even accelerate their path to graduation. We create efficient degree plans that build on your existing credits and avoid unnecessary coursework.

Can I combine my previous major with something completely different?

Absolutely! Many transfer students use IDS to bridge their previous studies with new interests. For example, combining business with art, or psychology with technology. We'll help you create meaningful connections between different fields.

What if some of my credits don't transfer?

IDS provides more flexibility to incorporate diverse coursework than traditional majors. Even if credits don't transfer as direct equivalents, we can often find ways to apply them toward your interdisciplinary program requirements.

Career and Professional Development

Our IDS team works with transfer students to explore emerging and in-demand interdisciplinary career pathways. You'll have access to:

  • Career Pathways Seminar: IDS 321 course focused on career preparation
  • Internship Support: Assistance finding relevant hands-on experience
  • Career Services: Resume support, mock interviews, and networking opportunities
  • Faculty Mentoring: Guidance from advisors with interdisciplinary expertise

Ready to Explore Your Options?

Already at Southern? Email us or call (203) 392-8113
Interested in transferring? Contact Transfer Admissions at (203) 392-5730
Office: Engleman Hall B 116A