The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) was developed to simplify the transferability
of core college courses from Michigan community colleges to Michigan universities.
Depending on what academic year they enter or elect to use, students who have successfully
completed the MTA are considered to have met most General Education or all Essential
Education requirements at Michigan Technological University. View the specifications
for each curriculum, below.
MTA Minimum Requirements
In order to qualify for the MTA, students must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit
hours according to the following distribution:
-
1 course in English Composition
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A second course in English Composition or 1 course in Communications
-
1 course in Mathematics from one of three pathways: College Algebra, Statistics or
Quantitative Reasoning
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2 courses in Social Sciences (from two disciplines)
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2 courses in Humanities and Fine Arts (from two disciplines excluding studio and performance
classes)
- 2 courses in Natural Sciences including one with laboratory experience (from two disciplines)
If the total credit hours for these courses do not equal at least 30 semester credit
hours, you must take an additional course from one of the areas.
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for each course. Students may use courses transferred
from more than one college to satisfy the MTA, including courses completed at Michigan
Tech and transferred back to the community college. Students must have their transcripts
evaluated and endorsed as "MTA Satisfied" by a community college. Check with your
community college registrar's office or advising office to find out how to request
an MTA transcript evaluation.
How MTA applies at Michigan Tech
Essential Education catalog years (2025-26 and later)
Completion of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) will be counted as fulfillment of all Essential Education requirements. MTA
students will still need to complete the overall course and credit requirements for
their major.
Students from Michigan who do not complete the MTA, as well as transfer students coming
from outside of Michigan, must complete the Essential Education requirements. Credits
will be awarded on the basis of individual course evaluations and established transfer
equivalents.
Transfer students who complete the MTA and are not required to take a seminar for
their major requirements are encouraged to take UN 2013, Michigan Tech Transfer Seminar.
This unique course recognizes the specific needs of transfer students and supports
students in building community at Michigan Tech, reflecting on how their previous
academic experiences inform their Michigan Tech plans, and developing skills for career-readiness.
Students coming directly from high school who have completed the MTA and are not required
to take a seminar for their major requirements are encouraged to take UN 1013, Michigan
Tech Seminar. This course is an introduction to university resources and assists students
with career pathway planning and developing habits for academic success.
Transfer students who are following Essential Education requirements should work with
their academic advisor to understand their specific department's seminar requirements
before registering for courses.
For additional information about transfer credits, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact your academic advisor.
General Education catalog years (2024-25 and earlier)
Students who transfer to Michigan Tech with the MTA endorsement from their community
college will have those credits evaluated as applicable to the General Education requirements
of that academic year. Students who transfer to Michigan Tech having completed the
MTA are expected to complete remaining General Education and degree requirements as
required for the completion of their program.
| General Education Area |
Michigan Tech Course |
Michigan Transfer Agreement Course
|
| Core: 12 credits |
UN 1015 Composition, 3 cr |
1st course in English Composition |
|
UN 1025 Global Issues, 3 cr
Modern Language Option
|
1st course in Social Sciences
|
|
Critical and Creative Thinking Core, 3 cr
|
1st course in Humanities and Fine Arts
|
|
Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning Core, 3 cr
|
2nd course in Social Sciences |
|
HASS: 12 credits
- At least 6 credits must be 3000- or 4000-level
- No more than 3 credits from the HASS restricted list (non HU/FA/SS/PSY/EC)
|
Communications course, 3 cr minimum |
2nd course in English Composition or Communications |
| HU/FA, 3 cr minimum |
2nd course in Humanities and Fine Arts |
| SS/EC/PSY, 3 cr minimum |
|
| 3 cr from any HASS list |
|
|
STEM: 15 credits
- No more than 4 credits from the STEM restricted list can be used to complete 15 credits
|
Mathematics, 4 cr minimum |
1 course in quantitative reasoning |
| Science, at least 7 credits, 2 courses in 2 different disciplines, 1 must include
an associated laboratory |
2 courses in natural sciences (2 different disciplines) including one with a laboratory
experience |
| Additional credits from any list to complete 15 credits |
|
| Co-curricular: 3 credits |
FA/AF/AR/PE - See list |
|
Credits awarded by another college for AP, IB, or CLEP exams—or other college placement
exams—are not transferable. Please contact the appropriate testing agency to request
to have your score(s) sent to Michigan Tech. Scores will be evaluated for credit or
placement under the policies in place for the year you enroll. Contact Transfer Services with any questions.
Students who do not complete the entire block of courses required for the MTA will
receive credit for the courses they do complete on the basis of individual course
evaluation and established transfer equivalencies.
Approved MTA courses by institution
