Transfer Guides

University Center

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In 1991, Mott Community College became the first community college to partner with universities to offer upper division classes on MCC’s campus. What is known as the University Center, houses Ferris State University, Michigan State University, Rochester College, Cleary University and the University of Michigan-Flint to provide opportunities for current students and members of the community to achieve a 4-year degree without having to leave Genesee County.

The University Center offices are located in the Mott Memorial Building. Each office has staff available to talk with students about the 4-year degrees offered on MCC’s campus.

For more information regarding agreements that MCC has with the UC partner schools, you can visit the MCC Advising office, call the University directly, send them an email, or visit their website(s).

College and University Agreements

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Special Agreements

MCC has several special agreements with Michigan colleges and universities. These agreements allow students to enter four-year colleges and universities degree programs using MCC programs and degrees to meet bachelor’s degree requirements. Additional information on the agreements is available in the Counseling and Student Development office, Prahl College Center 2030.

MACRAO Agreement

One of the agreements MCC participates in is the MACRAO Agreement. A number of four-year colleges and universities in Michigan have signed an agreement known as the MACRAO Articulation Agreement. The agreement states that a student who completes an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at a public community college will have satisfied the basic two-year requirements of the four-year college. The MCC Associate of Arts degree meets the MACRAO Agreement requirements. The MACRAO Agreement covers General Education requirements only.

Note: Four-year schools are expanding their General Education requirements. The MACRAO Agreement may not cover all General Education requirements. Students should see the most recent Curricular Guide for specific information. Guides are available in the Counseling and Student Development Office, Prahl College Center 2030, SLBC, Clio and Lapeer and on the MCC website.

Articulation Agreements

Articulation Agreements serve as a bridge to a bachelor’s degree and give MCC students additional options, such as two years of coursework at MCC and one year at the college or university (2+2), or three years at MCC and one year at the college or university (3+1). These agreements specify a course taking plan, that when followed by a student at MCC, results in a seamless transfer of credits for the student to their program of study at the university.

MCC has agreements with over a dozen universities in the State that allow transfer credits from MCC in more than 50 programs. Faculty and staff work on an annual basis to develop additional agreements.

The following lists represent Agreements in place at the time of printing; for more current information, please visit the MCC website at www.transfer.mcc.edu.

Articulation Agreements with Colleges and Universities

Transfer Agreements

The following is the current list of Transfer Guides available at Mott Community College. It is important for you to plan your transfer courses with an MCC Advisor/Counselor along with information from the College/University(ies) you are considering. Specific program requirements can be found at www.transfer.mcc.edu.

Be sure to review the General Education Transfer Guide for the school(s) you’re interested in transferring to, as well as any applicable program-specific guides. For further information, please contact the Counseling and Student Development Office.

Note: MCC cannot guarantee transferability of courses to other colleges and universities. MCC, however, is committed to providing each student with as much accurate and current transfer information as possible. Students are urged to see their MCC faculty Advisor or Counselor, and the college to which they plan on transferring, to ensure they have current information.

Transfer Agreements with Colleges and Universities

Credit by Articulation

High School

Through articulation agreements, students who participate in Career Technical Education programs at the secondary level may earn college credit at Mott Community College. Articulation of credit recognizes the skills and competencies developed in certain high school courses and programs that are comparable to entry-level postsecondary courses. Students follow a sequence of courses that begins at the secondary level and continues at MCC leading to attainment of a certificate of achievement or associate degree in a specific program of study.

Benefits of articulation include saving money on tuition, fees and books; reducing duplication of instruction; creating opportunities for expanded program content; and promoting curriculum alignment, relevance and integration. Agreements are continuously updated and are listed on the MCC website http://www.mcc.edu/articulation/hs_index.shtml.

MCC students who have successfully completed high school course(s) for which an articulation agreement is in place may be eligible for college credit as they continue in the related program of study. Standards are competency-based and the student’s achievement meeting specified competencies is verified by the high school instructor.

Students should contact their local high school for specific information, forms and approvals. Students must enroll and apply for articulated credit within two years of high school graduation and must meet and maintain all academic standards and program entrance requirements.