University Transfer FAQ

So..
I had a conditional offer for the international relations course at the University of Aberdeen. The offer was subject to me obtaining 85% in my "Diploma di Esame di Stato"(it's an italian final exam) and 6.0 in IELTS (International English Testing System).
Due to some issues with my teachers (they really didn't want me to go), I obtained 82% in my "Diploma di Esame di Stato" and 7.0 in my IELTS.
As I have not achieved the required grades (85% in DES), the University of Aberdeen didn't confirm my place.

Now, I had as insurance Glasgow Caledonian University, where I will be studying International Business.
Would it be possible for me to change university in my second year?
I'm confident that my marks will be high because I've always dedicated myself on studying. In fact, my high school final exam result were affected by my teacher's favoritism (the commission that corrects your exams is composed by some of your teachers, and they are responsible for your final result).
I'm wondering if universities such as the University of Edinburgh or the University of Strathclyde will consider only my first year of university at Glasgow Caledonian, or they will also base their decision upon my high school marks.

I know it's long, but I really need an advice!

So..
I had a conditional offer for the international relations course at the University of Aberdeen. The offer was subject to me obtaining 85% in my "Diploma di Esame di Stato"(it's an italian final exam) and 6.0 in IELTS (International English Testing System).
Due to some issues with my teachers (they really didn't want me to go), I obtained 82% in my "Diploma di Esame di Stato" and 7.0 in my IELTS.
As I have not achieved the required grades (85% in DES), the University of Aberdeen didn't confirm my place.

Now, I had as insurance Glasgow Caledonian University, where I will be studying International Business.
Would it be possible for me to change university in my second year?
I'm confident that my marks will be high because I've always dedicated myself on studying. In fact, my high school final exam result were affected by my teacher's favoritism (the commission that corrects your exams is composed by some of your teachers, and they are responsible for your final result).
I'm wondering if universities such as the University of Edinburgh or the University of Strathclyde will consider only my first year of university at Glasgow Caledonian, or they will also base their decision upon my high school marks.

I know it's long, but I really need an advice!

You would need to check with the uni, because some unis do look at high school marks when considering transfers.

Hi,

I have been told my a university that they would consider my application to transfer to them (I have just finished my first year) but I would have to enter into the start from the first year, thats not a problem for me as the University is very good and would happily re do the first year

My only question is that if I apply through UCAS to the University through clearing does that mean I technically have left my current University or not? Because I would be worried about not being accepted by the University I am applying to then losing my current place

Thanks a lot

Hi,

I have been told my a university that they would consider my application to transfer to them (I have just finished my first year) but I would have to enter into the start from the first year, thats not a problem for me as the University is very good and would happily re do the first year

My only question is that if I apply through UCAS to the University through clearing does that mean I technically have left my current University or not? Because I would be worried about not being accepted by the University I am applying to then losing my current place

Thanks a lot

In a bit of a mess now. I had applied for a second year transfer last month which required 120 credits. I checked with the uni admission centre and they said they were still accepting applications. Well I recieves my grades and got my 120 credits, but the uni have declined my application due to be being past the deadline. Is there anyway I can appeal this, or can I apply to transfer on to the second year of a course through clearing or do I have to start all over again?

Edit: Your application is no longer being considered by Middlesex University for Human Resource Management, N600 because either they have decided not to offer you a place or your application has been withdrawn. The reason is given below.
The above institution has not sent us a decision about your application by the agreed deadline. As a result your application to this university or college is unsuccessful.

This is what my decision letter says....wtf

Will I have to pay the higher fees if I transfer universities, starting my 2nd year at a different university in September 2012?

Thanks, Helen

Hi there,
Is it possible for me to transfer to Glasgow University or Liverpool University if I get a 1 or a 2:1 for my first year degree course in Liverpool John Moores? Initially, I got an offer at Glasgow University, however, due to certain subject modules, I could not get in. I'm studying biochemistry.
Please advice. Thanks.

After speaking with the uni after ucas auto rejected my application, they requested some documents which detailed my grades etc, which I sent. However they said that the transcript I sent is not sufficient and does not look 'official', and that they would need a 'official transcript'. I contacted my uni tutor and he advised my best bet is to go and speak to humanities dept, but people aren't in and the campus is disrupted due to the olympics. What should I do in order to get a transcript?

Nice thread, so helpful. I'm considering transferring courses and if not, I'll transfer uni.

I love your sig, relate to it so much.

Hi

Hi I'm a mature student on a music degree course and I have successfully finished the first year. I have been offered a place at another university after passing an audition. At the time of the interview/audition the course leader told me that I would be accepted onto the second year of his course provided that I complete the first year successfully. I also needed to go through the UCAS system but this would be a formality. All this was done before clearing. Unfortunately my academic referee from my first course went on holiday without doing my reference, so I had to get another tutor to do i by which time clearing had kicked in.

Worried, I contacted UCAS and they assured me that provided I complete the UCAS process and notify the admissions office of the new college there would be no problem. This I duly did. The course leader of the new course sent an email to myself and the admissions office confirming my place on the course.

Yesterday I received an email from the admissions department saying
" unfortunately Starting in year 1 would not show academic progresssion which is the requirement for The Tier 4 visa,Therefore we cannot admit this student to year 1.

Ive emailed back as this is completely baffling to me. I've no idea what tier 4 visa means and I understood I would be going into year 2.

If this constitutes a rejection, where do I stand as I've told my old course I'm leaving and I'd be heart broken not to get onto this new course?

Hi

Hi I'm a mature student on a music degree course and I have successfully finished the first year. I have been offered a place at another university after passing an audition. At the time of the interview/audition the course leader told me that I would be accepted onto the second year of his course provided that I complete the first year successfully. I also needed to go through the UCAS system but this would be a formality. All this was done before clearing. Unfortunately my academic referee from my first course went on holiday without doing my reference, so I had to get another tutor to do i by which time clearing had kicked in.

Worried, I contacted UCAS and they assured me that provided I complete the UCAS process and notify the admissions office of the new college there would be no problem. This I duly did. The course leader of the new course sent an email to myself and the admissions office confirming my place on the course.

Yesterday I received an email from the admissions department saying
" unfortunately Starting in year 1 would not show academic progresssion which is the requirement for The Tier 4 visa,Therefore we cannot admit this student to year 1.

Ive emailed back as this is completely baffling to me. I've no idea what tier 4 visa means and I understood I would be going into year 2.

If this constitutes a rejection, where do I stand as I've told my old course I'm leaving and I'd be heart broken not to get onto this new course?