Michigan Transfer Agreement
Rochester University participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). In order to fulfill the agreement, students must successfully complete at least 30 credits with at least a 2.0 grade point average in each course and present an official transcript bearing the "MTA Satisfied" designation. These credits can be certified by a Michigan community college or Rochester University, provided the student has completed credit at the institution. The credits should be met according to the following distributions:
- 1 course in English Composition
- 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
- 2 courses in Social Sciences (from two disciplines)
- 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)
To graduate from Rochester University, students are required to complete the following general education coursework in addition to the MTA:
- REL 1002 Introduction to Christian Faith and REL 1013 Survey of Biblical Literature
- IDS 1011 Vocation and Practice
- ENG 1123 College Composition B only if students have not taken an equivalent course with MTA.
Transfer students should verify MTA requirements and course selection with their community college adviser.
The MTA applies only to general education requirements and does not exempt students from meeting requirements of their specific program, major, or other graduation requirements at Rochester University. Students should check the "http://docs.RochesterU.edu/2023-2024/Course-Catalog/Degree-Information" section of this catalog to determine if any courses required for their major can be used to satisfy MTA.
Transfer Students Pursuing a Second Bachelor Degree
Transferees who hold a bachelor’s degree from another regionally-accredited institution are exempt from all general education requirements except for the "Calling" requirement and any specific general education courses or pre-requisites required for a major. All students must satisfy the writing proficiency requirement, which is outlined in the 'Course Information' section.