What Is the Michigan Transfer Agreement?
At NMU, your past accomplishments matter. One way we reward transfer students for their determination and discipline is through the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Created by Michigan community colleges and universities, the MTA agreement makes general education credits earned at a state community college more easily transferable to a four-year college or university.
It’s one of the ways NMU transfer students can achieve their academic goals faster.
Who Is Eligible to Use the Michigan Transfer Agreement at NMU?
To complete the MTA, you must finish at least 30 credits of approved coursework with a GPA of at least 2.0 in each course. Community colleges determine which specific courses count as part of the MTA. NMU encourages you to review your college’s approved MTA course list.
When you meet the requirements of the MTA at your community college, “Michigan Transfer Agreement Satisfied” or similar language should appear on your official transcript.
MTA Agreement Course Requirements
Generally, the course requirements to satisfy the MTA are:
- Two courses in English composition or one course in English composition and one course in communications.
- Two social science courses from two different disciplines.
- Two courses in humanities and/or fine arts, excluding studio and performance courses, from two different disciplines.
- Two natural science courses, including at least one with a laboratory experience, from two different disciplines.
- One college-level course in mathematics.
Your community college advising office, transfer coordinator or registrar can help evaluate your MTA progress. You are responsible for requesting that your community college send your official transcript to NMU for admission purposes.
NMU Transfer Requirements and the MTA Agreement
As an MTA signatory, NMU considers students who have “Michigan Transfer Agreement Satisfied” posted on an official community college transcript to have met NMU’s General Education Program requirements.
You still must complete all other graduation requirements to earn a degree at NMU. These include courses listed as “other required courses” that are part of NMU’s General Education Program.
NMU Admissions Can Help You Plan Your Transfer to NMU
NMU gives transfer students like you the support you need to make enrollment as smooth as possible. NMU transfer admission counselors look beyond the checklist to build the most efficient path to earning a degree that helps you contribute, lead and grow.
Frequently Asked Questions About NMU’s Michigan Transfer Agreement
Not always. While a strong option for transfer students, the MTA route may not be the best fit for all majors or programs because of course sequencing and prerequisite requirements. Students should speak with both their community college advisers and NMU transfer admission counselors before assuming it is the best option for their intended program.
Request an Unofficial Credit Evaluation
Students can review NMU transfer resources, the Undergraduate Catalog, Michigan Transfer Pathways information and NMU’s transfer credit evaluation materials. They can also connect directly with an NMU transfer admission counselor for guidance tailored to their program and previous coursework.
Request an Unofficial Credit Evaluation