What does UDT mean in OCCUPATION & POSITIONS

An UDT is an Upper Division Transfer, which refers to a student who has completed the first two years of their college coursework at one institution and then transferred to another school to complete their degree program.

The transfer process for an UDT usually involves filling out and submitting a transfer application form with the desired school, providing official transcripts from the prior school(s) attended, providing copies of syllabi or course descriptions for courses taken at the prior school that are applicable to the desired degree program, and completing any assessment tests or other requirements that may be necessary for admission.

Yes, many schools consider UDTs differently than freshmen or sophomore transfers when they are considering applications and requests for admission. In general, schools tend to give priority consideration to applicants who already have some coursework hours under their belt as it indicates they are experienced students and would likely be successful in completing their degree programs quickly and efficiently.

Some schools offer specific scholarships designated specifically for upper division transfers; however this varies by institution. Additionally, it's important to note that many schools also offer scholarships which can be applied towards tuition regardless of whether you're a freshman or an upper division transfer student.

The best way to find out if specific schools welcome upper division transfers is by visiting their websites or contacting them directly. Most colleges provide detailed information about admissions policies on their websites so this should be your first source if you're looking into transferring as an upper division student.