<p>I started college in 2007 at my local community college. i transferred out after 2 semesters to a state university. i spent about 3 years there and did not take education as seriously as i should have. i also went through a tragedy in my family at the same time and just couldnt focus on school. i was placed on academic probation after my first semester there and never managed to get off it, after about 5 semesters there i ended up doing so poorly that i got academically suspended. </p>
<p>i came at the end of 2010 and took a year off from school, i started attending the same local community college i left in the first place. i dont want to go back to that state university. i want to finish my associates at the community college and then transfer to another university. will i be able to do this, considering i was academically suspended from the other university? or will my community college grades be enough?</p>
<p>if thats too long i can break it down further</p>
<p>what im basically saying is, i dont want to go bback to the university im academically suspended from. </p>
<p>will completing an associates at a community college allow me to transfer to a new university? or do i need to go back to the university i got suspended from?</p>
<p>As far as I know, you can transfer to a different school. However, you MUST list the other college on your transfer apps and you MUST list those years of education if you apply for financial aid.</p>
<p>yeah i know you have to list all of the schools you have attended in the past. but im confused if they’ll accept me once they see that i’m academically suspended.</p>
<p>they want you to be in good academic standing at your previous institution, but since my previous institution will be the community college im attending now, wont they overlook the academic suspension from my first university?</p>
<p>OP, so you left the school you were suspended from in 2010, and you’ve been attending a CC and doing well?</p>
<p>Chances are that you’re not technically “suspended” anymore. I would talk to the admissions office of the school you wish to go to. I think you’re okay. Also ask about forgiveness programs that might wipe out several semesters of bad grades and give you a fresher start.</p>
<p>you have had more then 4 years of college and do not have enough credits for a 2 year associates degree - do I have that correct? Seems like if all you are shooting for now is a two year, you shouldn’t have to take many classes to get one.</p>
<p>No, OP wants to get the associates and then transfer to a university. Just not the same one as before. Honestly, OP, you could be a twin to my oldest. Some kids just have a rocky start. Sorrow may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Good for you, not giving up and figuring out how to manage college. You’re going to be ok. Hang in there.</p>
<p>Have you discussed this with the Transfer Advisor at your community college? That person surely has helped any number of students like you. He/she should have lots of good ideas for you.</p>
<p>Yes, OP has been in college for 4+ years. OP states he/she did two semesters at community college and three years at a state university, came home at the end of 2010, took a year off and is now attending community college. That is a minimum of 4 years in college, plus how ever long he/she has been back in community college. OP, does your state have an automatic transfer program with an associates degree? If so, you should be able to transfer under that program. Your academic history will follow you, but not necessarily keep you from being accepted as a transfer. Your best bet is to talk with a counselor at your college and/or admissions office of the university you wish to attend.</p>
<p>Ps. My son also took a long time to finish college, 7 1/2 years to be exact. We paid for first four years, he was on his own after that. It is amazing how quickly his focus changed when he was on his own dime! He graduated last December with an engineering degree and has a great job with a national company. Best of luck to you, OP, I hope things work out in your favor!</p>
<p>hello everyone, thanks for the support and replies.</p>
<p>i’ve contacted 2 of the schools i wanted to attend. both are state colleges, and they say that although they do look at transcripts and records from both schools. they put a little more emphasis on how you’ve been doing recently at the institution your currently attending. gives me a little hope</p>
<p>im focusing on getting a very high gpa so prospective colleges have a good reason to give me admission. and to show that ive learned from my mistake</p>