I would like to begin by saying I got dismissed by a University my senior year. I was not the best student; however, I maintained a 2.7 until last semester and two semesters ago. I was put to a academic suspension and I was able to appeal the suspension; however, a close fraternity brother passing away in our university, really gave me a hard time while I was suppose to do much better this semester. I was a math major, currently in academic dismissal. I could perhaps try to be reinstated after a mail, however my GPA falling under 2.0 for the second time, I do not even know what to say for them to take me back. I am very lost, and I have no idea where to even begin. I want to finish my bachelors, but I am afraid that not lot of schools would take me for the wrong doings (bad academic standings) from the past. I was wondering if I had to go back to a freshmen and start new, and if that is the case, I was wondering if community college would be a good start and possibly try to switch out from what I have studied and focus on different major.
My questions are:
1). Is it possible for me to try and get into a community college starting next semester, if yes, what are my chances?
2). Is going to community college and giving up everything that I have done at UMass Amherst would be a waste?
3). If I perform very well and end up getting a great GPA for my first year at CC, would I have a chance of switching out of CC to another school after a year?
Thank you so much in advance, and I would love a side input what I should do with my academic life.
You can’t do that. Every college is going to require you to list all previous colleges attended. And, to answer your next question, there is a national database that has records of prior schools so when they check and find out you “forgot” to list them your admission will be withdrawn.
I am sorry to hear about your troubles, but realize that you still can go forward from here. Make an appt with the deans office at UMass Amherst to discuss what they’d like to see in order to readmit you. A starting place on the web is https://www.umass.edu/sas/current-students/academics/status
Your first step is to meet with your advisor and the dean of students at UMass Amherst, and find out what steps you would need to follow in order to petition for re-enrollment at some time in the future. Some places will require that a student take a certain number of semesters off without enrolling in classes anywhere - the idea being that the student needs to sort through their personal and academic goals before committing to any college-level studies. Some places require that the student take a certain number of courses or academic credits at another place (often a local community college will do), and earn a certain GPA in those classes - the idea being that the student needs to demonstrate that they do indeed have their academic act together before returning and finishing their degree. Other places have other policies. You need to know what the policy is at UMass Amherst. If you can find a way to finish your degree there, that might be the fastest route.
Yes, you could enroll at a CC, and then eventually apply for transfer to another 4-year college/university. Meet with the Transfer Advisor at the CC closest to where you live, and get some advice about devising a plan for completing your degree that way. That person is likely to have had experience with students in situations similar to yours.
Another option is to look at some of the online programs including http://www.umuc.edu/ and http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/ . Many of them will accept up to three years worth of transfer credit from a 4-year college or university, so it may be quickest to finish some kind of degree that way.
Not really sure what you’re asking here. You have been kicked out, there is no “leaving” involved. You don’t have to try to go back, you never need to talk to them again if you don’t want to; however I don’t suggest this approach.
Yes. You should also, though, read the sentence above the one you quoted
As for a new school, you can explore this option. However it may take longer to finally graduate then returning to UMass. Why? Among the reasons: 1) not all your credits may transfer 2) the school may require you to complete a certain number of units before they give you a diploma with their name on it 3) you may have to satisfy different general-ed requirements and not have taken the needed classes
You should at least understand what it would take to go back to UMass so you have a way to see if the alternatives are better or not. You need to do this work before you sign up for a CC, to find colleges willing to accept you and what they expect you to do before they consider your app. Some colleges may not accept someone with senior standing, some may require you to pass a certain number of classes before they consider you, some may be willing to take you right now. But you can’t just assume it will work out, you need to contact schools and see what they say.
Thank you for an awesome reply everyone. I just have a final question, if I were to go to CC and after 1 year, would I have to study for a year in CC, and then a full 4 years at a different university if I choose to transfer? If I were to go into a CC, would I have to reach my high school again?
Lastly, If I were to try and get into a school that is not a Community College, what hopes do I have?
Most CCs won’t ask for your HS records if you have already completed a number of years of college-level work.
How long you would have to spend at another college or university that you transfer to after studying for a while at a CC is entirely up to the place that admits you. Most colleges and universities require a minimum of two years there. But depending how your credits from the CC and from UMass Amherst transfer, you might find that you do indeed need a full four years at the other university.
Yes, there are some colleges and universities that would admit you right now. However many will want to have a nice long conversation with you about what it is that you plan to do differently so that you don’t have the problems you had with your grades at UMass Amherst. And, you will most likely be expected to pay the full cost of your education yourself.
Honestly, just leave that school for good. Please. Find another school that you like and stick with that one. Put UMass Amherst in the back of your mind completely.