Dismissed from a University

mikemac
Tue, 09 Jun 2015 19:43:39 +0000

So if I were to leave the college, I would have to talk to my current school first before I make any changes?

Not really sure what you’re asking here. You have been kicked out, there is no “leaving” involved. You don’t have to try to go back, you never need to talk to them again if you don’t want to; however I don’t suggest this approach.

Doesn’t “being dismissed” mean that I am no longer part of that university, and I am able to try to get into a new school?

Yes. You should also, though, read the sentence above the one you quoted

ACADEMIC DISMISSAL means that a student may not enroll in any succeeding semester, unless readmitted pursuant to the appeals process.

As for a new school, you can explore this option. However it may take longer to finally graduate then returning to UMass. Why? Among the reasons: 1) not all your credits may transfer 2) the school may require you to complete a certain number of units before they give you a diploma with their name on it 3) you may have to satisfy different general-ed requirements and not have taken the needed classes

You should at least understand what it would take to go back to UMass so you have a way to see if the alternatives are better or not. You need to do this work before you sign up for a CC, to find colleges willing to accept you and what they expect you to do before they consider your app. Some colleges may not accept someone with senior standing, some may require you to pass a certain number of classes before they consider you, some may be willing to take you right now. But you can’t just assume it will work out, you need to contact schools and see what they say.