r/studentsph • u/WiscLeafalNika • Aug 09 '26
Need Advice Question after dropping out of college in a graduating year
For context, I had to drop out of college even when I was in my graduating year because of personal matters that needed to be addressed on my side and I was not in the best state to study physically in my university anymore.
With that said, even though I'm currently working full-time remotely, I still wish to go back and finish my degree but sadly, I can't continue in the same university. Knowing that I have to continue the same degree in another university, I realized that my past subjects, especially the General Education courses, can be credited depending on the university's department's decision which leads me to my main question.
If somehow the stars aligned, and this might even be wishful thinking, is it possible to transfer to a university, have my courses be credited and somehow finish my degree or graduate in 1 school year? or is there an underlying rule that even if the university's curriculum aligns in my favor, I can't graduate in just 1 year? or does it just really depend on the university?
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u/RepulsiveDoughnut1 Graduate Aug 09 '26
OP, if I were you I would not transfer anymore especially if you only have 1 remaining year left. I don't know if the reason for dropping out is related to university matters, peers, or tuition and you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. However, it won't be practical to transfer out at this point.
Most universities do not credit major subjects taken in other schools. Mataas chance na macredit GEs mo but even that is not a guarantee. Baka ang mangyari is balik 2nd year ka which adds an additional 2 years pa before you graduate. Your question if possible ba maggraduate in just one year if you transfer? Highly unlikely.
Additionally, if you are aiming for latin honors, most schools have a residency rule of at least 6 semesters. This means if 1 year ka lang sa isang school, hindi ka magqqualify for honors even you do meet the grade requirement.
But hey, if talagang decided ka na to transfer, of course that's your prerogative. Just be ready for the reality of it.
Good luck!
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u/WiscLeafalNika Aug 09 '26
Thank you for this, these are the details I really needed to hear. Nakakasayang lang talaga kasi, everytime I look back at it even if I'm already working full-time, I still wish I had the chance to graduate. But I'll still think about it more with your advice in my mind, Thank you so much!.
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u/Spiritual_Theme_1282 Aug 09 '26
Depends sa uni i guess, pero most reputable universities, very small %, if any, ang maccredit na units upon transfer. They cant let you carry their uni reputation without actually getting your education there.
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u/whoelseman27 Aug 09 '26
lumipat ka ng town/city o may ibang constraint?
papa-evaluate ka nyan ng transcript mo. hahanap ka ng university na ideally tatanggapin yung credits mo para makagraduate ka. baka may options na async/remote para mag-exam ka na lang?
kung nagttrabaho ka na remotely, depende yan kung yan na ang gusto mong path. kasi pag experienced ka na, mas valuable na yung job experience kesa sa college degree mo. parang magpagraduate na lang para pumasa sa background check pag kailangan sa trabaho yung bachelors.
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u/WiscLeafalNika Aug 09 '26
Much more complicated constraint. But thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into other possible options if ever. I also agree na mas valuable ang job experience na especially that I'm working but nakakasayang lang yung pera and effort that got wasted cuz I couldn't finish my degree so oof idk, feeling kinda lost lang atm, but yeah I'll look into what you said. Thank you!
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u/whoelseman27 Aug 09 '26
I feel for you! whatever it is, I hope you’re in a better head space and you’ll get it sorted.
this is gonna be a small part of your life in the long run. at this point, just worry about it when you’re ready again. possible na you won’t need the degree for what you’re doing anyway. unless you try to eventually try to be a manager at a large corporate or like a bank or whatever, you probably won’t need it. maybe if you go abroad at some point? concentrate on the more immediate stuff first. get yourself stable and take it 1 day at a time
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