Academic standing for transfer help

kalikid
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:27:13 +0000

Hey Guys-

I have a dilemma that has been stressing me out! Hopefully someone can offer some insight? I have been admitted to UCI for Fall 2013 as a transfer student. My problem is this:

I am finally transferring at the age of 28, long story short, I messed around for 8 years and did not take school seriously until the last couple years. From year 1 to 8 I would enroll in classes then drop and did this for a long time. Due to my drops I have been on academic probation/dismissal from my community college for years because I have not completed more than 75% of my courses I enrolled in. I have dug myself in a grave with 8 years’ worth of W’s, and there is no way for me to get above that 75% threshold any time soon. A part of the provisional contract for admissions is that I have to be in good standing with my CC, this is simply not possible. I am ready to transfer now and have over 60 transferrable units with a GPA of 3.6.

I explained all this in my personal statement, and UC app, and they still offered admissions, so I am hoping that means they are overlooking it right? My concern is when I submit my final transcripts and they see me still on Academic Probation will that prompt my admissions to be rescinded? I can provide letters and testimony form counselors, professors and administration from my CC that I am not the student I was when I started college; I am a lot more mature and focused now.
If anyone can help please do! Thanks in advance guys! 