I am in an unfortunate position and would like advice on what to do. I am currently enrolled at a university but was citied (you can guess what for) on campus for breaking the code of conduct. This occured before I was enrolled at said school. (on a visit) . However the university decided that this incident wouldn’t be included on my disciplinary record and I would have a clean slate. Hypothetically speaking if i was to transfer to another college but the school stated that “I must be in good standing with no academic or disciplinary violations” what should i do. I could disclose the incident and hope I am still admitted as a transfer or choose not to disclose it and hope for the best. Additionally even if this incident was not on my record could the school still report it “off the books” to my new university.
The reason for the transfer is also unrelated to the incident it’s just to go to a “better” instituion.
You will always run the risk of the new school finding out and you would be expelled.
So you broke the rules even before you were enrolled? Not a good sign for your future.
@TomSrOfBoston Thank you for the help. Other threads I have looked at mentioned that disclosing minor incidents shouldn’t “ruin” chances at a transfer
You asked for advice but are unwilling to accept it. Why did you start this thread other than looking for confirmation of your decision not to disclose the incident?
I accidently added in the word “have” to my response. I was acknowledging your advice
IMO, if the university has not put the incident on your record with the university, you don’t need to disclose to other schools. You should verify with your school what, if anything, is on your discipline record. If it’s clean, then I think you you don’t need to say anything.
When they say being in good standing they mean you aren’t about to get kicked out or flunk out. They don’t care about that one time you got caught drinking by an RA your freshman year or if you were loud and drunk on the quad once. IF you’re really concerned about it, you can put it all out in the open and say that it was an immature mistake that you don’t intend on repeating. It’ll clear the air and your conscience, but if your school isn’t holding it against you, no other institution will.
Depending on the type and severity of the infraction as well as the institution you are applying to, this mistake can be made to work in your favor. If you are open, honest, and show that you have reflected on your mistake, you might be able to show your maturity and growth. Events like these are great opportunities to make yourself stand out in an application or interview. If you handle the incident correctly, you can leave an impression on the admissions committee. Everyone makes mistakes, not everyone learns and grows form their mistakes.