Can someone explain how the Michigan Transfer Agreement works at Oakland Community College? I'm trying to ensure that my general education credits transfer to any public university in Michigan smoothly. Any firsthand experience or tips?
The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is a state-wide agreement designed to facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one educational institution to another within Michigan. It comes in really handy for students at community colleges like Oakland Community College (OCC) who plan to transfer to a 4-year public university in Michigan.
Basically, the MTA allows students to complete general education in one institution and transfer them as a block to another institution. This agreement is honored by all public universities in Michigan and many of the private ones as well.
Specifically at OCC, once you've completed a minimum of 30 credits in six defined areas with at least a 2.0 GPA, which includes a single course in English Composition, a second course in English Composition or Communications, a course in Mathematics, two courses in Social Sciences, two courses in Humanities and two courses in Natural Sciences including one with laboratory experience, you can apply for MTA endorsement.
Ensure to work with your academic advisor in creating an appropriate course plan from the beginning. This will ensure that you're fulfilling all necessary requirements for the MTA and your desired transfer institution.
Remember that the MTA covers general education requirements, and every university may still have additional lower-level and most upper-level courses in your program of study. So, be sure to understand the exact course expectations of your intended transfer university.
Lastly, while the MTA is great for ensuring your gen eds transfer smoothly, always communicate your transfer plan with both your current community college and intended university. This will give you peace of mind and clear any potential course hurdles before they turn into roadblocks.
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