If you are at a four year college and unhappy, please think carefully before deciding to transfer. Being a freshman is tough. Did you find the right balance of classes? Did you try to join some interesting activities? Did you find a way to exercise? If you are doing everything you can, and you are limited academically, socially, or just plain unhappy, then yes consider transferring. If not, give the college a chance. The earlier you transfer, the more colleges will rely on high school and test scores. The later you later you transfer--sophomore year--the more colleges will rely on your college experiences--so do well academically, use your summers, get involved on and off campus. Transferring is complex, and you need to track all requirements for the colleges to which you hope to transfer. See our transfer tips: getmetocollege.org/transfer