Can I Transfer After Doing Poorly in College?

Transfer Students
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<p>Okay guys, I have a unique situation for you.</p>

<p>Freshman year I did absolutely terrible. I haven't flunked out but my GPA is very low. This was due to many different factors. However, please don't get the impression that I partied too hard. I was in my dorms working on my business, skipping classes that I deemed worthless. </p>

<p>I didn't think I needed a degree and was right. My online business pays the bills. </p>

<p>But....</p>

<p>Now I realize that not witnessing greek life was a huge mistake. If I don't experience for at least a year or two it will be a huge regret for me. Seems like an incredible part of life that I can never get back. </p>

<p>So do you have any idea on how I can get back into school and join a fraternity?</p>

<p>I'm still a freshman technically (even though I'm a 2nd year) but I'm pretty sure (correct me If I'm wrong) that the fraternities at UGA (my school) won't accept me with a downright terrible GPA.</p>

<p>So I heard that transferring can reset your GPA. I would transfer to a school like the University of Florida and start fresh. I would join greek life, take easy classes, and expand my business. </p>

<p>However, am I screwed? Will they refuse to let me transfer due to my bad academic record my freshman year?</p>

<p>I realize I probably mess up too much to salvage things, and if that's the case, I'll deal with the remorse. However, if I can work out something, I would be happy. </p>

<p>Any ideas guys and girls? </p>

<p>Edit: I should also point out that I'm completely fine with starting with an empty slate. I don't care if any of my credits transfer. I would even consider pretending I never attended college if possible. </p>

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<p>Unfortunately you will be viewed as a transfer. The records from your past will be with you forever. Two suggestions</p>

<p>If you can stay in the current school, start work as if the plate is wiped clean</p>

<p>If not go to a community college and make up. If you get good grades there transfer to a better school. </p>

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<p>Yeah. I could boast my GPA, but I don’t have enough time to waste to do that. I’m going to consider pretending I’m a freshman rather than a transfer student. I don’t care if I get found out two years done the line since I don’t care about a degree. </p>

<p>Either that or see if I can get the first year nullified. I can definitely qualify for bipolar disorder. Maybe if I prove I have it + depression + family issues, I could have a case (I doubt it but worth a try). </p>