What classes should I take at Oakland Community College to transfer to Oakland University?

I'm planning to start at Oakland Community College and then transfer to Oakland University. What classes should I focus on to make sure they transfer smoothly and count toward my degree?

Planning your classes strategically is a smart move to make sure your credits transfer smoothly and align with your degree plan at Oakland University. While it's best to do detailed and personalized planning with an academic advisor who knows both institutions' specifics, I can provide some general advice:

1. General Education Classes: Start with general education requirements. These are usually foundational classes in a broad range of disciplines. You generally need to complete these foundational courses, regardless of your major. For example, subjects like mathematics, English, history, and some science classes are often required.

2. Major Pre-Requisites: If you know what you want to major in at Oakland University, look at major-specific requirements and pre-requisites. Try to find equivalent courses at Oakland Community College that you can complete. These might be introductory level courses in your chosen field of study.

3. Check Oakland University's Transfer Guide: Oakland University likely has a transfer guide or equivalency database that can help you align the courses from Oakland Community College to the courses at Oakland University. The guide will help identify whether or not the course you take at OCC is equivalent to a course at OU.

4. Articulation Agreements: An added point is to check if Oakland University has an articulation agreement with your community college. Articulation agreements are formal agreements between two institutions that define how certain courses align between the two schools. This can provide a clear roadmap of what to take at your community college.

Remember, before making any decisions, contact the transferring and admissions department of Oakland University for more personalized advice based on your academic plans. It's a good idea to have a comprehensive plan before enrolling into classes.