can a student enrolled for summer twrm at onw univwrsity, transfwr to fall term at anothwr university?

My friend is enrolled at a university for summer term. He travelled to US, but dropped the classes before the start date of the term. He wishes to transfer to another university, but as that university does not have enrollment for international students for summer term, he wishes to apply for fall.
Is there any rule that an initial student cannot get a transfer if the class start date at the second university is not within 30 days?

If it’s true, is there any other option other than continuing in the first university for a sem and then transfer. Or coming back to India and apply for the other university with a new sevis no!

Can’t he get a transfer for fall now, come back to India and go back for fall term in September with the same visa or sevias number?

He is currently in the US waiting for a response from the university. But as per sevis rules once a student withdraws from the course he has 15 days to vacate USA. He is left with 2 more days.

Transfering to another university in first semester is dependent on the University. Some schools insisit that you stay with them, some do not. You need to work with the International student advisor. Read Can you transfer in First semster .

 As an international student, you need to report to DSO or intnernational student advisor immediately to update the SEVIS records.  DSO will help you do the right thing, they have options to update the system, so that student does not have to leave the country.  You should visit the DSO office and discuss your options. If you are keen on transfer, your DSO can help you as well, if you alread have an admission from other university.