Questions about transferring Universities

[WombRaider]

I currently attend the University of Minnesota, and I'm interested in transferring to the University of St. Thomas - St. Paul for Spring 08. However, I have a couple of questions about the transfer.

Is it easier to transfer in Spring (2nd semester) than Fall? The benefit of transferring in Spring is that there aren't many new incoming freshmen, however, at the same time, there aren't a lot of graduating seniors during the middle of the school year. The school's site lists a minimum GPA 2.3 for transfer consideration. My current GPA is relatively low at 2.8.

 

[Parasitic]

I'd imagine it depends on the program. You're better off contacting the school you're interested in transferring, then the specific department.

 

[WombRaider]

bump.

 

[RKS]

are both schools on the same academic calendar? (semesters vs. quarters). Sometimes that makes it more difficult in transferring credits.

 

[WombRaider]

Originally posted by: RKS
are both schools on the same academic calendar? (semesters vs. quarters). Sometimes that makes it more difficult in transferring credits.

They're both on semesters calender.

 

[Skeeedunt]

I think you can sometimes have better luck transferring in Spring. Do you care if you graduate in the middle of the year instead of with everybody else?

Transferability of credits will vary wildly between schools and departments and majors and everything else, so you'd better ask to be sure. You may want to get it in writing if possible so they don't dick around with you later (not that it will necessarily help).

 

[WombRaider]

Originally posted by: Skeeedunt
I think you can sometimes have better luck transferring in Spring. Do you care if you graduate in the middle of the year instead of with everybody else?

Transferability of credits will vary wildly between schools and departments and majors and everything else, so you'd better ask to be sure. You may want to get it in writing if possible so they don't dick around with you later (not that it will necessarily help).

No I don't mind graduating in the middle of the year.