Can you transfer universities if you are unhappy at the one you are currently at?

Question

It's not down to finding friends here. I have made friends. It's down to the uni messing up every single thing possible. I have spent the past 6 weeks waiting for clearance to go on placement, which is the unis fault. Im missing out on experience due to their negligence.

Answer 1

yeah

Answer 2

You know, something I always found odd is how many college students seem to believe and think they are under the control of their college. They forget that THEY are paying to GO to the college, not the college paying YOU to attend it. It's YOUR money, and you're free to go where you wish to get the education YOU want. If you feel your money is being wasted on a less than enlightening educational experience, you are always free to go elsewhere. Just keep in mind, there are legal and administrative issues in ANY process, and of course, there's always red tape. I would at least wait until the end of the semester as it would make transferring all your materials much easier.
I"m in the process of transferring from a community college to a University right now myself and so I can speak from experience..it's a bit of a hassle. Make sure you have all your ducks in a row and that your credits transfer.

Answer 3

Yes, the main concern is wether or not the courses you've completed will transfer so that you won't lose time or money in a new school. Most schools have specific accomodations set up with sister schools. Look online to see which schools these might be. One thing to look for might be schools that students can attend for a semester or two as a transient student. these would be the easiest to make that shift.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Yes you can but I can't believe that out of the thousands of people that are at your Uni, you can't find some friends that would make your experience a happy one. I'm afraid that transferring to another institution may not solve your problem. You have to find the root cause of your unhappiness and tackle that. Running away isn't going to solve anything.

Answer 5

I've just read the answers to your question and I'm in a similar situation - I know how you feel, if you want to transfer do it now, don't wait to see how things might improve. You could miss out on something and end up not having the best experience.

Answer 6

Yes you may, however it can be difficult. You will have to go through the application process, secure financing, and go through all the steps that you went through initially to be admitted to your current university.

You also will have to have your transcripts transferred to your new university, and you will have to request this, as it is not done automatically.

I also suggest that you talk to someone in the transfer center at your college; they have counselors who are trained to help students transfer and make it as seamless and smooth as possible.

Answer 7

It can be done. If early enough in your course, everything will transfer to a like programme.
--Charles, That Cheeky Lad
Master's student at the mo'

Answer 8

You sure can - most universities won't let you transfer more than 60 credits, but as long as that's ok with you, then I definitely would NOT stay at a university that wasn't working for me.

Answer 9

Yes. Just be careful of graduation requirements and the hours you need to take at that school. Some require that you take the last thirty hours there to be able to graduate there.

Answer 10

Yes it is easiest if you are in your first year. Gets a lot more difficult to transfer credits afterwards.

Answer 11

Yes you can so speak with the admissions office or student affairs unit to guide you!