<p>I will be the first to admit the college application process was new to me and I know less (for now) about transferring. I was listening to 2 young men talking yesterday in line about transferring to a different college for their senior year, one had to take a course there over the summer, but was accepted. It was a decent catholic college, but not in the top 25 if that matters. I never heard of students transferring after junior year, but from what I gleaned from my 10 minuite wait, was that if you have the credits, you have good grades, a lot of colleges will let your transfer if they have room and of course decide to take you. They thought it was a good way to save money and still graduate where they wish they could of started. I can't believe this happens often though for many reasons. Later though, to further the discussion, my daughters told me that their English teacher went to a state school for 2 years, 2 private colleges (didn't say why he left to them) and then Yale for his masters in education. They were all in the same state. Is this something that happens a lot but not talked about? I would think most students would like to stay where they are especially after junior year.</p>
<p>I'm actually thinking about transferring after my junior year. I stayed here because of a boyfriend, and to study abroad, but I'd still like to get out! Most top schools will make you go two more years (no problem for me), and many won't let you transfer at all. I've hardly heard of it myself, and I'm nervous!</p>
<p>My neice transferred from one state u to another (same state) this year. Her reason? To play volleyball. She was a star in h.s., walked on at big state u.,earned a scholarship by Jr. year but never really got any playing time. Since she hopes to be a coach, she really wanted some playing time so transferred to smaller state u. and is now happily playing all the time.</p>
<p>I have only heard of this once or twice. One time might not count because the person changed majors and decided to go 2 years and graduated in 5 years instead of 4. It was worth it to him and he thought it was better to do it sooner rather than later, since sometimes going back to school gets derailed. The other student went to a mid-range school senior year, needed to move closer to home and it worked out with just a summer course.
I think it is something you might have to check with each individual school, most use the word "transfer" in a general way and certain circumstances might be acceptable while others aren't.</p>
<p>i think that most schools require that you spend 4 semesters at that school before you can graduate from there.</p>
<p>Usually the best colleges require 4 semesters. Lesser colleges, and some good state universities require only ONE year in residence.</p>