Non-Matriculated Admissions

Applying to College
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<p>Here's my situation,</p>

<p>I've been fooling around with my education for a little too long, and I want to take it seriously now. I graduated high school last year, barely. My G.P.A mustve been around 2.0 I'm not sure. I started going to a community college last September and was doing very well until I chose to attend other activities that conflicted with my classes, that combined with some family problems was a recipe for failure.</p>

<p>I missed more than a few classes, and then was stopped going after I realized I didn't have much of a chance of passing.</p>

<p>I've been working since then kinda just saving up money.. with intentions of going to school. </p>

<p>Here's the question. I know I don't have much of a chance of getting into a University applying as a matriculated student.</p>

<p>I'm wondering if going to school non-matriculated as an undergrad happens at most universities. Are there universities that do not allow non-matriculated undergrads? I know that after a semester or two I could prove myself well enough to apply for matriculation. I'm just wondering if this is something I can do at any university?</p>

<p>Also, would it be possible do carry a normal freshman work load as a non-matric undergrad?</p>

<p>Are there any weird details about non-matriculation that I might not know? The only reason I know about it is one of my high school teachers my senior year told me..</p>

<p>I'd appreciate all and any information, THANKS!</p>

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<p>A lot of universities offer extension programs or "open university" programs that let you take regular university courses, earn grades, etc. But generally these are not designed as a pathway to matriculation, though I could imagine doing well and being able to transfer somewhere that way.</p>

<p>Students in your situation often go to community college and then transfer, that would be a more standard path.</p>

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<p>Going to a community college would be the more standard route.. but also, physically a lot more difficult for me. I could see school buildings from my house, it would probably take 5 minutes or so to walk to a class. However the closest community college to me is a 15 minute car ride.</p>

<p>Basically, the main question I pose is, is it possible?</p>

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<p>It is probably possible. You could also accumulate credits through an open university-type route and then transfer them to a community college and then transfer to a 4 year school from there. That might work. Lots of things might work. Depends on which 4 year school you are targeting, as well.</p>