Transferring credits from Macomb Community College to Oakland University

If I attend Macomb Community College and want to transfer to Oakland University later, how do I ensure my credits will transfer? Are there specific agreements between these two schools I should know about?

That's a smart question! In transferring credits, you usually want to avoid having to retake courses you've already completed. Macomb Community College (MCC) and Oakland University (OU) have an established transfer agreement, meaning they've worked together to align many of their course offerings.

This alignment is usually articulated in a transfer guide or equivalency table, which matches courses at MCC with equivalent courses at OU. If you complete a course at MCC that is listed on the transfer guide, you should receive credit for the equivalent course at OU. Exact course equivalencies can be found on the Oakland University website or can be discussed in further detail with your academic advisor at MCC. Keep in mind, although a class may transfer, it might not necessarily apply to your specific degree program.

Additionally, OU has a transfer credit process called General Education transfer agreement which states that all general education requirements are considered fulfilled for MCC students who have earned an associate degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of General Studies).

Regardless, it is always a good idea to plan your coursework in collaboration with an academic advisor from each institution. From MCC, they can help ensure you are taking transferable courses; and from OU, they can verify that the courses will not only transfer, but will apply towards your chosen major.

Remember, requirements can change, so continuing to check in with advisors on both sides is an important part of the transfer process. Finally, the actual transfer of credits is executed by submitting an official transcript from MCC to OU once you've decided to transfer.