Transferring credits to Aquinas College: What's the process?

I'm looking at Aquinas College and I'm curious about how their credit transfer works. If I've taken classes at another community college, how do I make sure those credits apply toward my degree at Aquinas?

The credit transfer process to Aquinas College involves a few steps. First, you'll want to submit your official transcript(s) from the community college(s) you've attended to the Admissions Office at Aquinas College. Typically, they will evaluate it on a course-by-course basis to determine which credits will transfer over.

Aquinas College generally accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions for coursework where a grade of 'C-' or higher was achieved. That said, please note that while credits may transfer, they might not necessarily apply to your degree requirements. It will depend on your chosen program of study at Aquinas.

Once the evaluation process is done, you'll typically receive a preliminary credit evaluation that indicates how many of your credits will transfer and which of Aquinas's General Education Requirements they fulfill. At that point, depending on your chosen major, the department chair may review the evaluation to determine how transferred courses fit into your major-specific requirements.

Lastly, once you're enrolled at Aquinas, it's recommended to seek pre-approval from your academic advisor before taking courses elsewhere, if you plan to transfer those credits back to Aquinas.

To help with the credit prediction, you can use resources like the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (MACRAO) Articulation Agreement. These tools can give you an idea of how your credits from other Michigan colleges will transfer.

However, it's always best to get in touch with the Admissions Office or a Transfer Advisor at Aquinas College directly for the most accurate and personalized guidance through this process. They can provide clarity on how your specific credits may translate to their institution.