I have a question for anyone out there who has been readmitted to a UC…specifically UC Riverside. To make a very long story short, I went to a community college and took a million classes (it would be pointless to explain why), then I finally transferred to UCR with 99 units (ridiculous, I know…but everyone’s situation is different). I went to UCR for 3 quarters and felt like I wasn’t making any progress. I maintained straight A’s…but because I couldn’t get into a specific math class, I couldn’t get into the chem and bio classes I needed. Anyways, after 3 semi-wasted quarters, I decided that I was going to leave and do ASU online. After completing two semesters, I realized that I was spending about twice as much money, the education wasn’t great, and my major sucked. Also, I miss being around people. I honestly cannot recommend doing online schooling unless you have a great group of friends that you see outside of school. If you rely on talking to people at school for your socializing…then online classes aren’t for you.
So, about a week ago, I decided that I wanted to go back to UCR. I am completely prepared this time, and I have already completed the math class that I needed to move forward at UCR. I have my possible classes planned out all the way through graduation. I know how the system works now, I know that it would truly be the best option for me.
I looked into readmission, and everything on the application seemed like it would work out fine; I still have straight A’s and I wasn’t going to be changing my major. The only thing that I could think of was that I had possibly missed some kind of deadline.
I went ahead and called the University and spoke with an academic advisor, who said my grades were fine and that I hadn’t waited too long…but that I may have too many units to be accepted back in. Basically, all of the UC’s (I think) have a 216 unit cap; you need to be able to graduate within 216 units. I get it. This makes sense. But, as I said earlier, everybody has a different situation.
My question now is if there is anyway around this. I still have to submit the application, but I am fairly sure that I won’t be readmitted. Has anyone dealt with this before? I know that people can be kicked out of universities for poor grades and misconduct…but they still have the option or writing an appeal to school. I am just wondering if I would be able to do the same thing to increase my chances of being re-accepted.
If I can’t get back in, I will obviously just stick with ASU Online (cringe)…but I would really like to go back.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.