Transfer Resources

It can be stressful, confusing and frustrating when you don't know what is involved in the transfer process. OCC is committed to helping you with the transfer process through the development and enhancement of transfer opportunities and resources that will provide you with a clear and smooth transfer pathway.

Join other OCC students who have transferred to more than 400 institutions including the most selective national universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Columbia; flagship state universities such as U of M, MSU, Ohio State, and Arizona State; local favorites like Oakland and Wayne; and every imaginable type of college.

Get connected with the Counseling Office to increase your transfer success, the sooner the better.

TRANSFER CREDIT AGREEMENTS

(Articulation Agreements) | Do you know that students who utilize a transfer credit agreement (articulation agreement) are more likely to achieve their educational goal while saving time and money when compared to those who do not?

If you value your time and money, a transfer credit agreement (articulation agreement) provides you with a map to your educational future. It provides you with the quickest and most efficient route to reach the end of your educational destination. Each transfer credit agreement (articulation agreement) includes the completion of an associate degree. However, the amount of OCC credit hours accepted and applied varies by the transfer credit agreement (articulation agreement) and ranges between 70-94 credit hours. Imagine after transferring potentially having as few as 30 credit hours remaining to compete your bachelor’s degree. Learn more....

TRANSFER CREDIT AGREEMENT FAQS

Provides answers to the questions most often asked by students regarding how it differs from a transfer guide and the benefits of using a transfer credit agreement. Learn more...

TRANSFER CREDIT AGREEMENT GUIDES

(articulation agreements) are listed by partnering institution and by OCC program. If a transfer credit agreement (articulation agreement) is not available for your OCC program of study, the intended transfer institution and/or the intended transfer program, please speak with an OCC counselor to maximize your transfer potential. Additional transfer credit agreement (articulation agreement) opportunities are continuously being explored. Learn more...

TRANSFER GUIDES

Intended to outline specific OCC courses and requirements that may be taken prior to transfer. Learn more...

MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA)

Intended to satisfy General Education requirements at participating Michigan four-year institutions. Learn more...

MICHIGAN TRANSFER NETWORK (MTN)

Intended for students to identify how individual OCC courses will transfer to other Michigan colleges and universities. Learn more...

MiTRANSFER PATHWAYS

Intended for students who will be pursing a specific bachelor's degree major and perhaps are uncertain of which Michigan college/university they desire to attend. Learn more...

REVERSE TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Intended for students who will be pursing a bachelor's degree that requires an early transfer prior to the completion of an associate degree. Learn more...

TRANSFER STUDENTS FAQS

Provides answers to the questions most often asked by students who are planning on transferring. Learn more...

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Questions to ask transfer admissions representatives when exploring transfer colleges/universities. Learn more...

COLLEGE TRANSFER EVENTS

Provides current listing of on-campus and virtual; transfer fairs, advising sessions and more hosted by four-year college & universities. Learn more...

MICHIGAN FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Provides a list and link to the regionally accredited public and private four-year colleges and universities in Michigan and indicates those offering online programs. A map of Michigan showing campus locations is also available.

*Universities that offer Online Programs

OCC TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

A transcript or academic history lists all of the credit or non-credit classes that you take at Oakland Community College along with the number of credit hours and any grades received. Transcripts are either official or unofficial, also called an academic history. Learn more...

OCC TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION

International transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) before OCC can consider international credits for transfer. A course-by-course evaluation is required. Students seeking to transfer credit from Canadian institutions do not have to send their transcripts to a NACES member for evaluation. Students should request their official transcripts from their Canadian institution to be sent to OCC; due to differences in accreditation standards between Canada and the U.S., transfer credit from Canadian institutions is not guaranteed. Canadian transcripts are reviewed on a case-by-case by the Office of the Registrar. Learn more...

ADDITIONAL TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS & OPPORTUNITIES

Alma College Transition Assistance Program - The Alma College Transition Assistance Program (TAP), a State of Michigan King-Chavez-Parks grant-funded program, works to provide Pell Grant eligible and first-generation transfer students the help they need when navigating a new institution and all it has to offer. Transfer students that enroll in the Transition Assistance Program will participate in monthly on-campus workshops and group social events, as well as have the opportunity to work with current transfer students that are trained KCP mentors.
Community College Summer Fellowship Program (CCSFP) - The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) at the University of Michigan (UM), Ann Arbor offers a 10 week paid State-Wide Summer Research Fellowship for currently enrolled Michigan community college students who are interested in transferring to U-M, Ann Arbor, or any other institution in the future.
Michigan-Connect (M-Connect) - A program specifically designed for participating community colleges, including OCC. By attending OCC for two years and meeting specific requirements, students will be considered for admission to one of thirteen undergraduate schools and colleges at the University of Michigan. For more information on this opportunity please contact your nearest Counseling Office.
Transfer Bridges to the University of Michigan is a program for students at Michigan community colleges who want to study for two years at their local community college and then transfer to U-M Ann Arbor’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) to complete their bachelor’s degree.

Ferris State University (FSU) | Complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a major in Industrial Technology and Management from the convenience of OCC's Auburn Hills campus. For details on the FSU Criminal Justice program please contact Gerry Scherlinck. For details on the FSU Industrial Technology and Management program please contact NicoleVandeVeegaete@Ferris.edu.
Walsh Now | A concurrent enrollment opportunity between Walsh College and OCC.
Albion College Promise - The Albion College Promise is exclusive to graduating high school seniors and transfer students. Albion College will cover 100% of tuition and fees for Michigan families making under $65,000 annually, after the Michigan Tuition and Federal Pell Grants are applied.
Go Blue Guarantee – Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint offer free tuition for up to four years for high-achieving, in-state, full-time undergraduate students with family incomes of $65,000 or under and assets below $50,000.
Grand Valley Pledge – The Grand Valley Pledge is for admitted undergraduate degree-seeking freshman or transfer students. Grand Valley will cover 100% tuition and course fees for Michigan families with a family adjusted gross income of under $50,000 as reported on the FAFSA.
Future for Frontliners | Cleary University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, University of Michigan, University of Michigan – Dearborn, Wayne State University