<p>Hello everyone, this is my first and certainly not last post on this forum. I stumbled across the site while looking for college transfering tips and so far this site has seemed promising.</p>
<p>I'll try to keep this short as possible:</p>
<p>I will be a Freshman at my local community college here in Kansas. I want to transfer to KU next Spring '10. If all goes well, I will have 14 credits earned this semester and to be transfered.</p>
<p>What are some things I need to be aware of if I am transfering next Spring as opposed to next Fall? Suppose like; costs, housing, courses, etc.</p>
<p>Any help/tips/advice would be appreciated! If any more info is needed, I'm sure I'll be back on in a heartbeat.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi Johnny and welcome to CC!</p>
<p>You might have less choice of housing mid-year, it might be more difficult to make friends since others will have been together since the fall (the same could be said the following fall, but there will be new frosh and likely more transfers at that time), and some year long course series may tend to start in the fall and continue in the spring. Orientation might also be better in the fall compared to mid-year since there are less new students and you might have to figure out things like registration more on your own.</p>
<p>These are just thoughts, I’m not sure any of them ought to prevent you from transferring mid-year if there are other benefits in doing so.</p>
<p>My son transferred in the Spring. He found off campus housing with other transfer students through the campus housing board the school offered. It was a great decision since they all started together as transfers and supported each other. I wish there were more transfer support at his school, maybe yours has more - it’s something to look into. Either way, I think it is not too hard to assimilate if you reach out to classmates and get involved on campus. It’s a little harder coming in as a transfer than starting as a freshman but certainly can be a positive experience. Good luck!</p>