r/CollegeTransfer

I got accepted to SJSU as a transfer student with an Associate Degree for Transfer in Business Administration. Lately I’ve been thinking about changing my major to something more science-related, possibly Biology or Psychology.

I was wondering how difficult it is to switch majors after transferring. Has anyone here transferred in with a business degree and then changed into a science major?

hello so I am a current senior and currently have an F in AP biology (which has been my first ever F) and is now currently marked on my transcript. I am especially worried whether this grade will majorly impact my chances of transferring to cornell as I apply this fall. most of my grades have been A or B (even in my AP classes) except for an accelerated math class that I took junior year where I got D’s both semesters. Will cornell seriously take into account this F even if I do well at community college? thank you guys sm

Hi! Im in community college right now. Im transferring to a 4 year university as a freshman and I’m already admitted but my grades for this semester were really bad and I’m concerned my admission will be rescinded.

C+ in History
C in Math
B+ in English
F in First year seminar
1.82 GPA

I’m just really worried. My first semester GPA was a 2.5. I started falling behind really bad in my first semester of college, transferred to community, now trying again. If any more info is needed to help figure out how screwed I am let me know lol

this is my 2nd time applying for transfer (i applied in hs) but if I get rejected again would third time be the charm?

My gpa is significantly better and I have better ecs and I don't doubt ill show more progress if I have to apply again but would they consider that? do they consider past applications as part of the current one?

Hello guyss I have been freaking out like crazy over my chances of transferring to a UC as a CCC student (I am a first year at cc planning on transferring as a jr) because in high school I got TWO D's on dual enrollment courses ughhh but I retook both and got A's but the thing is every time I do research on the likelihood I would get accepted into a UC it seems like I probably will not get accepted..sighhh. Also btw i failed only one high school semester of both courses and not 2 semesters of the classes so idk if that helps. In highschool i rlly did not care about my grades in jr yr because i was so depressed all the time i couldnt bring myself to do anything ANYTHING idk why i took those DE courses ohmygulayyy now i have to deal w this.

What do you guys think?? Because I am so sad over it like I know it sounds stupid but I really want to get into UCLA or UCB or UCSB for pre med as a public health major. I am working on my ECs for cc to strengthen my application too, I currently volunteer at a local hospital and animal shelter (I will continue that), I want to hopefully hopefully join at least 2 clubs on campus, I volunteer at free clinics in my area and I am a CMA (med. assistant) . I genuinely love volunteering and helping people like deadass if I were in my little pony my cutie mark would be something of volunteering. I care so much about working to help people if I do not get into fricking public health at one of the UCs I will probably kms (JOKE JOKE)

So anyways do u guys think I have ANY chance at UCB or UCLA?? ... not a UC but i really adore USC as well because I want to get into their med school for grad and they have a nice campus lollz (I dont mind any other UCs btw) 😭😭😭

im mainly unsure on how the D's that I got effect my chances of UC acceptanceee

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Hello everyone! I recently got into NYU, BU and have a good feeling about getting into Northeastern. I'm just feeling a little conflicted on which one to decide on. My main goals are working in lesser developed countries to help with girl's education which I wrote about in my applications. I want the opportunity to go to these areas without breaking the bank. If anyone has any advice on which of the three is probably for the best, I would love to hear it!

so long story short im new college student and i failed last semester due to life and mental health and ended up getting f on all my classes with a 0 gpa (1 dropped class). i plan on going to another college but should i apple as transfer even tho i have no credits or apply as new? will my fafsa be effect even tho that was my first semester?

I was recently offered admission as a transfer student to BU Questrom and my letter said that my decision: " is extended with the understanding that you maintain your current level of academic performance in all coursework in which you may be currently enrolled. ". I had fall grades with one C and ended up with one C on my spring grades, however the C wasn't on my midterm grades report. Am I going to be resinded? My GPA is now technically below (by .06) the required average of a 3.5 GPA.

I'm really scared but please tell me what you truly think!

I'm an international student who will be attending Fordham this fall as a freshman (Finance major). I lived in the US from 7th-12th grade, but I need significant financial aid (~$30k+/year; family can contribute $46k). I know the odds are brutal for international transfers needing aid, but I want to optimize my chances for a sophomore transfer.

HS Stats:

• SAT: 1490 (750 RW, 740 M)
• GPA: 98.8/100, Summa Cum Laude
• Top 20 nationally ranked debater
• Founded fundraiser → built 2 wells in Tanzania (serve 1k+ people)
• Waitlisted at Dartmouth (will attend if admitted off waitlist)

Key Questions:

1. Should I retake the SAT? I suspect my 740 math hurt me in the first cycle, especially as an international applicant interested in finance/economics.
2. Honors program dilemma: Fordham accepted me into their Global Business Honors Program. I'm concerned because:
   • Limited course selection (forced honors classes during semesters)
   • Credit transfer issues (Harvard's website mentions not accepting "professional" credits)
   • Would opting out hurt my Fordham experience while also protecting transfer flexibility? Would they think that I don't need to transfer?
3. How do I navigate the "why transfer" essay? This is my biggest concern. I'm commuting first year and interested in sustainable finance/microfinance/impact consulting, but I need a compelling narrative beyond prestige.
4. Asking about credit transfer without being awkward: How do I approach my academic advisor about whether credits transfer to other schools without making it obvious I'm planning to leave?

Current Target List:

• Harvard (need-blind for internationals)
• Yale (generous aid, global affairs focus)
• Stanford (didn't apply first cycle)
• UPenn/Wharton (visa-friendly business school)
• Georgetown (politics/international relations)
• NYU Stern (higher transfer rate?)
• Boston College (impact investing programs)

Additional Context:

• Career goal: Finance/economics with a sustainability angle (microfinance, environmental consulting)
• Planning to minor in Philosophy and Politics at Fordham
• OPT work authorization post-grad is critical. I need a school that can set me up, not just in NY but around the US
• Concerned about the current admin's immigration policy changes
• Value schools that invest in student entrepreneurship

What I'm looking for:

• Successful international transfer stories (especially those who needed aid)
• School recommendations I might be missing
• Reality check on this list
• Advice on building a transfer application that stands out

I've searched the subreddit but couldn't find recent threads addressing the international + need-blind transfer combination. I would appreciate any insights you can give me. I know chances are slim, but I want to work within those constraints smartly.

Hi!! I (23F) am looking to apply for the 2027 spring semester, I am coming from Arizona… my question is if it is worth going to CSULB? Or CSUF? What are some affordable housing options? How is student life on campus? Clubs? Scholarships? Is it easy to make new friends after moving away from home?

Please I would love to make friends with anyone 😭

Hello seniors,

I am a 1st year studentand have just completed my 2nd sem exams.

I wanted to ask if it is possible to transfer from MITS Gwalior to another college after 1st year. If yes, then:

What are the requirements (CGPA, no backlog, vacancy, etc.)?

What is the procedure and when does it happen?

Is it done through MP DTE or directly through colleges?

Has anyone here done it before?

Thank You

Background: sophomore at UCLA, international/full-pay, Comparative Literature major. Spent the past 2 years working my a** off trying to get out. Applied to roughly the same schools both transfer cycles — Duke, Northwestern, Columbia, Penn, Brown, Stanford, Swarthmore.

The thing with UCLA is there aren’t many schools technically above it, so my realistic options are basically T10s and Ivies, which makes this whole thing brutal. Last year got rejected by almost everyone except Swarthmore, declined it after deliberation, now deeply regret it. Thought my profile had improved enough to make a real case this cycle. So far: rejected by Duke, Stanford, and Columbia — and Columbia actually waitlisted me last year, so it got worse, not better.

Stats:
2025: GPA 3.83, decent essays, LORs of unknown quality
2026: GPA 3.90 (straight A’s after initial apps), stronger essays, very strong LOR

No idea what went wrong.

I know UCLA is a dream school for a lot of people and I’m not trying to be obnoxious about this — but here’s why I care:
Why Columbia specifically:
- Core curriculum
- So many of my closest friends are there
- Incredibly strong East Asian and comparative lit
- Theater access for non-majors (I’m really into theater, Broadway is right there)
- New York

Why UCLA isn’t working for me:
- Standard large public school stuff (and we international students are paying sooo much for this) less resources, you know the drill
- East Asian department is mostly language-acquisition focused
- Basically zero theater access if you’re not TFT
- Genuinely rough time in LA — health issues from the climate, safety stuff, my place got burglarized

Brown/Northwestern/Penn still pending but those apps weren’t as strong, so I’m not holding my breath. Also this whole thing has dragged in a lot of people — family, teachers, recommenders — and I really feel sorry.

A few questions:
1. For anyone who got stuck somewhere they didn’t want to be, or had a specific school obsession that didn’t pan out — did it actually get better or did you just kind of go numb? How do you let go of something when you’re not sure you should?
2. Is taking a gap year and reapplying as a junior transfer even realistic — and given everything above, what would you actually do if you were me?

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So im applying to umd this fall as a transfer applicant doing regular decision. Before the deadline of june 1st, I wanna know what I can do to better my application while also being realistic about my chances of being admitted. For starters, my college gpa is pretty low. My college gpa is a 2.67 and i've only completed 27 in house credits from a 4 year college. I do have 12 credit transfers from AP so technically i have 39 credits but since i have less than 30 in house, umd also looks at my highschool grades. My highschool grades arent that bad tbh. I had a 3.8 gpa and i went to a competitive magnet highschool in dc. Some things that kind of stand out in my application is that I work in healthcare, I have alot of involvement in community service, Im hoping to get a rec letter from my nurse supervisor, I have a couple awards, and essay outlines why in particular I want to transfer to umd. The part of my application that is really hurting me up is my gpa bc I know other students usually have 3's and higher. Im well aware of my low gpa which is why i applied to umd least competitive program (l&s) but I truly want to eventually do their nursing pathway since I already work in healthcare.

Im hoping that umd reviews my application in its entirety but Im also realistic that gpa is a huge determining factors. Im curious if anyone knows any tips to make myself stand out more and or if you had a similar situation and what was umd's admission decision.

Hello! I’m contemplating doing another year of community college with a goal of transferring to Berkeley. I’m a Poli Sci major and I’ve completed 63 units so far and a 3.0 gpa. I recently decided i wanted to earn a minor in pre-law. I didn’t apply for the 26-27 UC applications. I was planning to attend Sac State this year and do some extracurriculars for experience but UC campuses prioritize CCC transfers. I don’t know if I should do a third year of CC or just transfer to Sac State. Berkeley is my dream. I should add that I was also dismissed from Sac State a few years ago. I took a year off from my education then started CC and earn mostly A and B grades. Help 😭

Hi! I am planning on attending a community college in hopes of transferring to a university (maybe private out of state, but likely UC or CalState. My girlfriend is doing a 6 month program in Copenhagen and her family has an apartment there, and I have an opportunity to go with her and live in her apartment. Is it a good idea to go? Will taking a gap year affect my eligibility to transfer to colleges? I'm worried there will be a surprise in the future, and taking a year off would give me trouble later. Thanks!

Hello, I am currently a student at UCSC trying to transfer to CC then UCI. I know in order to TAG I must complete the basic gen ed requirements, but because of attending UCSC, I'm not sure which one's will transfer over, so I'm at a loss for which current GE's I should enroll in to ensure I have them all complete in time. Currently I have a lot of GE's from UCSC, namely cross cultural analysis, interpreting art and media, mathematical and formal reasoning, textual analysis, perspectives and practice Additionally, I scored a 4 on Lang, 5 on Lit, 4 on Comp Sci Principles, and a 4 on world history. Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.

Most of you have probably spent way too many hours on ASSIST figuring out which classes get you eligible for multiple majors at once, which ones overlap so you don't waste units, and how courses you took at a different CCC actually count. I went through it myself a few years ago and it was miserable, and watching friends repeat it was worse.

So I built a tool to make this less painful. It's called Plan My Transfer (https://planmytransfer.com).

The site has been around for a while and has over 3,000 users at nearly every community college in California — but we've made some big upgrades to the planning functionality recently.

What it does:

• AI-generated transfer plans, ready in seconds
• Manual drag-and-drop semester planner if you want full control
• Track every course you've taken (across multiple CCCs if needed) and instantly see which majors you're eligible for
• Compare multiple target majors at once and find the minimum set of courses that satisfies all of them — no wasted units chasing overlapping requirements
• Tags every course with which of your selected majors it counts toward, so double-counts are obvious
• Flags courses as optional when they aren't actually needed for any target
• Live IGETC and UC-7 progress as you build the plan
• Recognizes equivalent courses from a different community college (e.g. discrete math at Foothill counts for Santa Monica's requirement)

I'd love to hear any feedback!

I currently attend a small d3 liberal arts college and just finished my sophomore year. I play a sport, but have barely played the last two years and wasn’t awarded the starting spot. My coach hasn’t been very transparent with me as to why and is a bit condescending about it when i ask him about it, giving me vague answers and feedback. I wonder if favoritism has a factor in it too. I still enjoy my team for the most part and have made several friends outside of sports, and have tried to lean and invest into them more than my teammates. Sometimes they make me feel like an outsider and an idiot, leave me out of things, and are frankly just cliquey. It’s a very small school, so think of it as high school 2.0 (only it isn’t if that makes sense). I still feel very dissatisfied. I love the people and my program, I do like being on a team, being far away from home, but there’s always that dissatisfaction and disconnect sometimes. Like will I ever play, will I ever fit in, is this really meant for me, that sort of thing. I am seriously considering transferring back to my hometown university, a much larger institution (big 10 for context). I recently got accepted into their prestigious program for my major, and its like college inside of a college. They offer my sport as club, but theres no guarantee I could play let alone make the team. I also hate that I live basically 5 minutes away from there. But it’s a vast place and city, and I already know lots of friends who go there, have gone, and are attending there next fall. It’s another opportunity to start over i guess, but i don’t know if i’ll be better off? I invested so much of myself into my school and team, I almost want to stay to prove myself that I tried, whereas if I leave, the question will always be in the back of my mind - what if i went back and kept trying? If I stay, maybe this year will get better and maybe I’ll work hard enough to play more or even start? This sounds very dramatic, but I honestly feel very lost. I’ve made a pros and cons list, I’ve talked to my family and friends, I’ve prayed over it, hell I’ve even flipped a coin. I honestly didn’t want to make a post on reddit, but I‘m honestly out of ideas. I don’t expect this to blow up either so even one person‘s advice would help. Thanks