Four Tips for Transfer Students
OCC takes great pride in being the number one transfer institution in Michigan. If you are a student considering transferring, the following tips may help you save time and money, especially if done early in the process!
1. Meet with a Counselor
OCC Counselors can help you develop a personal plan of success by assisting with educational planning and college transfer information.
2. Understand the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
The MTA was designed to help students transfer from a community college to a Michigan
four-year college or university. You’ll need to be sure to complete a minimum of 30
credits at your home institution to fulfill general education credits at participating
transfer colleges and universities.
3. Plan Ahead and Ask Questions
Each college has its own requirements so planning ahead is essential. Does the college
or university you’re transferring to give credit for work experience? What are their
deadline dates for applying? How flexible are their course offerings? These are all
questions that should be asked during the decision making process.
4. Take Advantage of Transfer Days
Why? It’s key to research the college or university you want to transfer to and what
better then attending OCC’s Transfer Days April 9-11! Meet with representatives from
nearly 40 Michigan college and universities. They will be available to answer your
questions, on OCC campuses, about transferring to their institution.
Learn more about transferring to a four-year institution by visiting our Transfer page.