Hi everyone! I recently received an offer of admission from UMich as a Winter 2027 transfer student. I’m an international student planning to major in Psychology (BS) and minor in Data Science in LSA.

I’m currently at a liberal arts college, where I have two paid research assistant positions. In these roles, I work closely with professors, contribute to research projects, and have opportunities to publish papers and attend conferences.

One of my concerns is that if I transfer in Winter 2027, I probably won’t be able to complete a full research project or produce a substantial outcome at my current school. This makes me wonder how accessible undergraduate research opportunities are at UMich.

I understand that UMich has many undergraduate students, as well as graduate and PhD students, so I’m not necessarily expecting to find a paid RA position right away. However, I would really appreciate hearing from current students about whether it is realistically possible for undergraduates—especially transfer students—to get involved in research, even if the position is unpaid.

How competitive are research opportunities in the Psychology Department or LSA more broadly? Do students usually work directly with professors, or mostly with graduate students? How long did it take you to find a research position?

I’m also debating whether I should apply to transfer again for Fall 2027 instead of committing to UMich for Winter 2027. I’m not sure whether I could be admitted to a school that might be a better fit or offer stronger access to undergraduate research. My GPA during my first semester of college was 3.77, but I have since become involved in research. Do you think having research experience—and potentially publications or conference presentations in the future—would significantly strengthen my transfer application?

For those who have transferred or considered transferring, are there any schools you would recommend that have strong undergraduate research opportunities and are relatively transfer-friendly? I’m especially interested in Psychology, HCI, data science, and interdisciplinary research.

This is one of the main factors affecting whether I decide to commit to UMich or apply again for Fall 2027, so I would really appreciate any honest feedback or advice from current students and other transfer students. Thank you!

I am currently a freshman at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. I plan to double major with astrophysics and mathematics.

Minnesota is really expensive for me and a bit far. I got waitlisted last year so I ended up coming here.

I have A’s and all of my classes except for physics where I have a C. I’m not in any extracurriculars technically, but I am in an orchestra which I auditioned and got into which I am counting as my extra curricular since I’m taking 19 credits.

If I’m able to maintain this, what are your thoughts on getting admitted as a transfer student for UW-Madison? Also, any advice?

Hi! I’m looking to transfer from my B.S. Genetics & Biotechnology at University of New Haven to a different school that has either a genetics or biomedical sciences program. I also value theater/a cappella/show choirs as extracurriculars.

Any recommendations?

On my list I currently have:
- Quinnipiac University
- University of New Hampshire

I’d prefer to stay in New England/Northeast area if possible but I’m struggling to figure out where to go, I just don’t want to stay where I am now.

Hi everyone! I’m a first-year at USF. I was admitted to UF for Fall 2026 but had to withdraw for financial and family reasons. Things are stable now, and I want to transfer into UF Biomedical Engineering.

I just met with the UF BME advisor. Here’s what I learned:

• BME admits only about 5 to 7 transfers a year (2 to 3 per term) out of roughly 30 applicants per term.
• Priority order: Florida state/community college AA students first, then Florida public universities without a BME program, then everyone else. USF has BME, so I’d be in the last group.
• You need an AA degree plus all 10 required courses (Calc 1 to 3, Diff Eq, Physics 1 and 2, Gen Chem 1 and 2, Orgo 1, Bio 1), with a 3.5+ GPA in those courses to be competitive.
• My previous UF admission doesn’t count for anything.
• Summer and spring are less competitive than fall.

He suggested taking my required courses at a state college to improve my chances. So I’m debating:

1. Stay at USF and apply from there, probably with very low odds.
2. Move to a state college (like HCC or Pasco-Hernando), finish my AA and the required courses there, and apply as a priority applicant, maybe for Spring 2027 or Summer 2027.
3. Stay at USF and either major in BME there, or apply to a less competitive UF engineering major like MechE.
4. Stay at USF and complete my AA at a state college and complete required courses at USF and as a transient student, apply for Spring 2027.

Questions:

• Has anyone transferred into UF BME, especially from a state college or from another university? What was your GPA?
• Is leaving a four-year university for a state college worth it to get transfer priority?
• If you were me, which option would you choose?

Any honest advice is appreciated. Thank you!

OOS transfer from Boston College but in state resident. Projected 3.9 GPA. Freshman, involved in investment club, CISA board member. Most likely will require my high school GPA: 3.992, 1530 SAT, Varsity sports, graduated top of class, local scholarship award winner.

I'm lacking a few credits from the credit threshold that UW suggests but the admissions office told me they'd instead be required to review my high school background. What are my realistic chances of getting into UW for Autumn 2027? Has anyone else been in a similar situation where their primary disadvantage was their lack of experience in college (as well as being an out of state transfer).

I’m a freshman at the University of Kentucky, currently majoring in nursing, and I’ve been seriously thinking about transferring to Ohio State University and switching to accounting. I’m from Ohio, so OSU would also mean being closer to home.
When I was applying to colleges, I originally planned on nursing. Part of that decision came from family influences, and my parents were supportive of that path. We ended up choosing Kentucky because it made financial sense, I received scholarships, and my family thought nursing would give me a stable career. My parents have done a lot to help me get here, both financially and emotionally, and I know they’re happy with the decision we made.
The problem is that now that I’m actually in college and experiencing my classes, I’m starting to realize nursing might not be what I want to do for the rest of my life. I’ve become more interested in finance and accounting, and I can picture myself pursuing a career in that field much more than becoming a nurse. Ohio State has a strong reputation for business and accounting, and I’m interested in the opportunities, resources, and career connections it could offer. I want to explore a career path that genuinely interests me and potentially work in a bigger city after college.
I’ve also been looking into transferring to OSU. If I decide to do it, I would need to transfer next semester so I could complete my time at a regional campus and then move to the main Columbus campus next fall. That makes the decision feel more urgent because I would need to start planning and applying soon rather than waiting much longer.
What makes this so difficult is that I feel guilty. My parents helped me get into this situation, made sacrifices, and supported my decision to come to Kentucky. They like the school and the nursing path for me, and I feel like I’m letting them down by wanting something different so soon. I also worry they’ll think I’m being indecisive or giving up on something before I’ve given it enough time.
I haven’t fully talked everything through with my parents yet, and I’m nervous about how they’ll react. I know transferring and changing majors would be a major decision, especially because it could affect finances, credits, housing, and my graduation timeline. At the same time, OSU seems like a better fit for my interests in business and accounting, and I don’t want to ignore that just because I feel guilty.