Michigan Transfer Pathways

The MiTransfer Pathways consist of the most popular bachelor’s degree majors pursued by Michigan college students, guaranteeing that the identified OCC courses will be applied toward fulfilling major requirements at participating institutions. Each Pathway incorporates an associate degree and the Michigan Transfer Agreement, well positioning students for maximizing the applicability and utilization of coursework taken at OCC. 

Pathways are roadmaps that are designed for students who know what major they would like to pursue even if they have not decided what institution they would like to transfer to. Pathways provide students with an opportunity to keep their options open as to the selection of the transferring institution. 

The four year institution participating in the Pathways vary by program and consist of both private and public colleges and universities and may be found at the bottom of each Pathway Program Worksheet. Each participating four year institution also has a Pathway Program Worksheet that provide additional OCC courses that are applicable to specific requirements. 

As further OCC Pathways are developed their information will be added to the list below. 

Art

• Andrews University
• Central Michigan University
• College for Creative Studies
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Finlandia University
• Lawrence Technological University
• Michigan State University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Michigan – Flint
• Wayne State University

Pathway Worksheet...

Biology

• Central Michigan University
• Cornerstone University
• Davenport University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Finlandia University
• Grand Valley State University
• Lawrence Technological University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Siena Heights University
• University of Michigan-Dearborn

Pathway Worksheet...

Business

• Andrews University
• Baker College
• Central Michigan University
• Cornerstone University
• Davenport University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Finlandia University
• Grand Valley State University
• Lawrence Technological University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Northwood University
• Oakland University
• Rochester College
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Siena Heights University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan – Flint
• University of Michigan- Dearborn
• Walsh College
• Wayne State University
• Western Michigan University

Pathway Worksheet...

Communication

• Alma College
• Andrews University
• Aquinas College
• Central Michigan University
• Cleary University
• Cornerstone University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Grand Valley State University
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan – Flint
• University of Michigan- Dearborn

Pathway Worksheet...

Criminal Justice

• Andrews University
• Baker College
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Finlandia University
• Grand Valley State University
• Lake Superior State University
• Michigan State University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Siena Heights University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Wayne State University

Pathway Worksheet...

Exercise Science

• Andrews University
• Central Michigan University
• Cornerstone University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Grand Valley State University
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Spring Arbor University

Pathway Worksheet...

Mechanical Engineering

• Andrews University
• Central Michigan University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Kettering University
• Lawrence Technological University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan – Flint
• University of Michigan- Dearborn
• Wayne State University

Pathway Worksheet...

Psychology

• Alma College
• Andrews University
• Baker College
• Central Michigan University
• Cornerstone University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Finlandia University
• Grand Valley State University
• Lake Superior State University
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Northern Michigan University
• University of Michigan – Dearborn
• University of Michigan – Flint
• Wayne State University

Pathway Worksheet...

Social Work

• Andrews University
• Central Michigan University
• Cornerstone University
• Eastern Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Grand Valley State University
• Michigan State University
• Northern Michigan University
• Oakland University
• Saginaw Valley State University
• Spring Arbor University
• University of Detroit Mercy
• University of Michigan – Flint
• Wayne State University

Pathway Worksheet...


Although the MITransfer Pathways are designed to be easily understood, to ensure a smooth transition students who are interested in a pathway should work with an OCC counselor in addition to an advisor from the college or university they intend to transfer once decided. By working with an OCC counselor and advisor from the four-year institution in developing a plan specific OCC courses will be identified as additional requirements may be satisfied by transfer credit. For additional information visit MiTransfer Pathways. 

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