The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) was developed to simplify the transferability
of core college courses from Michigan community colleges to Michigan universities.
Students who successfully complete the 30 credit hour MTA at a Michigan community
college may transfer those credits to satisfy a portion of the general education requirements
at Michigan Technological University.
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:
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1 course in English Composition
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A second course in English Composition or 1 course in Communications
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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 MTU
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 full Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) will be counted as fulfillment of all Essential Education program requirements.
MTA students will still need to fulfill the overall credit requirement for their major
and all major requirements.
Transfer students from Michigan who do not complete the full MTA, as well as transfer
students coming from outside of Michigan, will participate in the Essential Education
program. They will receive credit for the courses they do complete on the basis of
individual course evaluation and established transfer equivalencies.
Students who have completed the MTA are encouraged but not required to take the 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.
Transfer students who enter Essential Education should work with their academic advisor
to understand their specific department's seminar requirements before determining
whether to take a departmental Michigan Tech Seminar or the Michigan Tech Transfer
Seminar.
For additional information about transfer credits, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact your academic advisor.
Students who have completed the MTA are encouraged but not required to take the 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.
Transfer students who enter Essential Education should work with their academic advisor
to understand their specific department's seminar requirements before determining
whether to take a departmental Michigan Tech Seminar or the Michigan Tech Transfer
Seminar.
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. Other colleges may award credit for AP differently. As a result, they may consider
the MTA satisfied but Michigan Tech may not. 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