Transferring college credits to Michigan universities

I'm considering moving to Michigan for college. Can anyone explain how the credit transfer process works there? Do Michigan universities have specific requirements or limits on the number of credits they'll accept?

Each college in Michigan has its own set of policies regarding the transfer of college credits. Many institutions do set a limit on the amount of credits that can be transferred from another institution. You can typically find this information on the school's website or by contacting their admissions office directly.

For instance, the University of Michigan has a limit of up to 60 semester credits that can be transferred from a two-year institution, and up to 90 credits from a four-year institution. However, they also require that students complete at least half of their upper-level major coursework in-residence, which means at least half of your major courses must be taken at University of Michigan.

Michigan State University also has guidelines in place, stipulating that transfer students need to complete at least 30 credits or half of their major’s requirements, whichever is more, at the university.

It's also worth noting that not all credits transfer equally between institutions. While some schools utilize direct equivalencies, where one class is equivalent to another, others use a distribution system where credits are transferred as electives or fulfill particular credit requirements. Most schools will have a Transfer Credit Equivalency Tool that prospective students can use to see how their credits might transfer before applying.

As a tip, when transferring institutions, it's crucial to save the syllabi from all your past courses. These can be instrumental in providing evidence of course outcomes and content, and can often contribute to successful credit transfer. I would recommend reaching out directly to individual admissions offices at the universities you're considering in Michigan for more specific details.