Transfering in the Fall vs Spring semester

Transfer Students
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Hello :smile:

I am planning on transferring soon and have even started applying to some schools. I have no idea what to expect since this is my first time transferring. I feel a bit scared especially because I am a “non-traditional” student. I am not even sure if I would be allowed to join certain organizations because of my age (this has happened to me where I was) or if I wanted to join a sorority then it would be awkward. Anyways, I have started some applications for schools. Some still are taking fall applications and some are taking spring applications.

I was wondering if it matters which term one transfers into? I would prefer to transfer asap instead of waiting until after the spring l so that I won’t be too far behind. I know that there are things like orientation in the fall as well as some courses that are possibly only offered in the fall. In the Spring I know that there are fewer applicants. Would it be better to apply for the Spring or Fall? Let me know :smile: I would also appreciate it if y’all gave me some tips about transferring and adjusting to a new school. Thank you!

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Generally speaking, it’s better to transfer and enroll in the fall semester.

  1. If you are seeking financial aid and the school awards merit to transfers, most likely this will go to fall admits and there won’t be much left for spring admits.

  2. Housing…new roommates for the fall term are the norm. If you go spring term, this could be problematic. Then again, if you live off campus that won’t matter.

  3. Courses that run multiple semesters or quarters usually start the sequence in the fall term, not the spring term.

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Would we perhaps have a better chance in admissions if we apply for the spring semester? Or would it probably be about the same?