<p>Before i get under fire from all the die-hard Longhorns out there, i want you to know that transferring to UMich is my dad's idea. He just thinks that i should try to transfer, since he lives there and can get me instate tuition and because of the better academic standing.</p>
<p>Anyways, Im a freshman Petroleum Engineer at UT, and i really dont see the point of trying to transfer out of the #1 P.E. program in the nation....</p>
<p>Can anyone help me out and explain the technicalities of being a transfer student, such as credits not transferring and stuff like that.
Also, would switching to a better college as a transfer be a good or bad decision</p>
<p>I think it would only be worth it if you’re currently paying out of state at UT and at Michigan you would pay in state. The two schools are more or less the same, go with the cheaper option. Although, does Michigan even have PE?</p>
<p>Honestly, the two colleges are pretty even. Michigan has a little bit of a better ranking, but UT has a pretty good engineering school. Also, as you mentioned, #1 in petroleum engineering. I was also thinking of transferring, and what sucks the most is finding out whether your credits will transfer or not. Even with the same major, Mich may have somewhat of a different curriculum so you might end up missing out on classes that they took 1st year or previously, that holds true for my major biomed engineering. The best thing to do in order to find out about credits is to email the undergrad people and ask them about it. They can probably hook you up with information about what credits transfer and the entire process. But overall, I personally do not see much of reason to transfer and go through all the initial hassle again just to go to another university that is at best a little better. But obviously, money plays a big role as well, whether or not you are considered instate for Texas.</p>
<p>Your major consideration should be PetE versus ChemE in UMich. Second, where do you want to live? And forget what other people tell you; only you know that answer. </p>
<p>One more thing, which should be in your mind, but not a priority. If everything stays the same, and if you graduate and get a job after UT Austin PetE, expect $85,000 salary after grad. Keep in mind however, the market is extremely volatile.</p>
<p>I graduated in texas so i do get the instate tuition but i moved to michigan right after
so by the time the next academic year comes along, my family will have lived long enough in Michigan to claim instate tuition for me</p>
but i moved to michigan right after