<p>What is the best way to coordinate a transfer junior year and study abroad? If my kid transfers, would it still be possible to do a fall study abroad (and defer until spring)? All courses are in the major and the university is highly regarded. When in the transfer process would you broach this question to an admissions committee? The deadline for accepting the study abroad is about the same time transfer admission results roll in. If the transfers pan out, then the study abroad would be a great opportunity. Any suggestions will be appreciated.</p>
<p>I’d be careful about this. Study abroad for a junior transfer means only three semesters spent in residence at the transfer school–many schools require at least four. Also, three semesters leave little time to find a home and feel comfortable with the new school. Additionally, schools have different major and general education requirements. How would the study abroad courses fit into those at the transfer school? How would all required courses get finished in the remaining three semesters?</p>
<p>These are questions you should be asking the transfer schools. Don’t broach them with admissions committees. I would start with the school registrar to find out gen ed, major, and residency requirements.</p>
<p>My D transfered as a sophomore. She opted to pass on either fall or spring study abroad, because she felt she’d already missed a full year at the new school. Instead, she did a summer program.</p>
<p>This might be a possible alternative for your student.</p>
<p>my d did a study abroad her junior year at the college where she was a student for the full 4 year period. Each class that she opted to take for the study abroad program needed to be reviewed and approved by her study abroad advisor- as some would be accepted toward credit in her major and others used as Gen Ed credits. But each course did need approval of her department.</p>
<p>I do not think it is wise to pursue a study abroad program unless you are absolutely certain that these credits will be accepted by the new institution. </p>
<p>I think Garland’s suggestion is wise - possibly a study abroad summer between junior and senior year.</p>
<p>Check the transfer school. I know when my daughter transferred, you had to have been enrolled in the new school for (i think) two semesters before you could do study abroad. My d also agrees with Garland’s d in that it was difficult to do study abroad during the regular school year when you are a transfer (she also transferred as a sophomore). Her school allows summer study abroad through the summer after you graduate and that is the plan right now.</p>
<p>One more alternative (and again it depends on the school’s policies) is to do an additional semester and do that abroad. That is what S1 did. He had only one course that he needed to complete his degree. Its looking like S2 will also do any abroad program during his senior or senior+ year.</p>
<p>Our DD has studying abroad as a top priority on her list in the next two years, but has now decided she may be interested in seriously pursuing transfer options. As we are beginning to discuss with her, looking at potential transfer options, trying to decide a major, and wanting to travel abroad puts a lot on her plate and ours as well.</p>
<p>One idea I recently proffered was to consider doing a semester abroad at her current school-then transferring junior year. Like prior posts, I have huge concerns about spending time ( and $ in current climate) taking classes that may not transfer to a potential new school. My other concern is that acceptance rates for transfers to many highly selective colleges seem fairly low and like earlier posts, I am concerned that throwing out the idea of immediate study abroad might not sit well with admissions counselor.</p>
<p>I appreciate your time and comments! There are many levels to this–from the emotional one of gaining traction at a new school to the consideration of how many units are required for graduation. Thanks!</p>
<p>I know that the college my D transferred to does NOT permit transfers to defer admission to another entrance date and requires the equivalent of 4 semesters on campus. I’d definitely recommend checking the websites and call if necessary, any colleges your child is interested in, better to find out their policies before applying.</p>
<p>Not sure if it was suggested above but Study abroad in the fall of Junior year at current institution, while abroad apply for transfer in the Spring. If there is a residence requirement, use summer session to fulfill that.</p>