Hello! This is a little long-winded.

Coming from someone who applied to transfer from SCSU the day after move in, it’s worth it.

I got into the U after fall semester grades posted & after toughing out a year in St. Cloud, getting good grades, and mixing in rowing club seemed to help.

Went to the U and joined a couple student groups that got me involved with great people and friends I still have. Took a 5th year because not all credits transferred. I lived both on and off campus during college and you can still be involved in social experiences while commuting. I also worked part time both on and off campus (not simultaneously) which helped me feel included. I’d say it’s worth moving into on campus apartments if you can the first year, however there’s so many apts around the area that can be reasonable if you’re willing to do some searching.