<p>So here's the deal. I have applied for admission for Fall 2011 to several private liberal arts schools. I want to study abroad and since currently I am at a large public institution, it would be far cheaper for me to study abroad at my current school then when I transfer. I was thinking I could study abroad in fall and then start school Spring 2012 at my new college, but I'm not sure that is a feasible option. Does anybody know if schools will allow this?</p>
<p>This would totally depend on the school but I would say it’s more likely they won’t defer. You should apply for the term you want to transfer. Calling the schools is the only way to find out for sure.</p>
<p>I’m not sure about EVERY school however, the schools I applied to allowed transfer students defer their admission for a semester.</p>