<p>Hello all. I have taken 12 credit hours this semester. I initially intended on 15, but due to some financial conflicts I was only able to take 12. These 12 credits are english bio + lab and calc 1. Next semester I will take 16 credit hours. Chem calc 2 physics and something else. If I get a 4.0 both semesters will the first semester be a negative? I am also a freshman and I go to a commuter school( worst decision of my life) so don't try to talk me out of it, like on most cc transfer posts.</p>
<p>What should we try to talk you out of? 12 credits is full time and students are often advised to take a lighter load in their first semester to get used to college. Consequently taking 12 in the first semester and 16 in the second is a very reasonable plan and it will not have any negative effect on your ability to transfer. More important is how you DO in the classes.</p>
<p>No, I mean do not try to talk me out of transferring. Thanks for the advice. Anyone else care to weight in?</p>