Q:  How many credits can I transfer into UM?
A:  Up to 60 credits may be transferred from other colleges and universities to count toward the 120 required for a UM degree. Two-year programs (community colleges) are an option for students who have fewer than 60 credits; once you have 60 credits we no longer accept community college transfer credit. Thirty of your last 60 credits must be taken in residence (on AA campus or a UM sponsored study abroad program).

Q:  How do I make sure my credits will transfer?
A: Before you invest time and money in taking courses be sure the credit will transfer. You can check the web site for Transfer Credit Evaluation Out-of-Residence Curriculum Information at: https://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/students/req_conversion/or request a pre-evaluation from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Student Activities Building). Forms for pre-evaluation are available from 1255AH and from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you are away from campus you can contact Credit Evaluations at 763-1074, or via e-mail at ugadmiss@umich.edu. Clearly state your request for pre-evaluation: be sure to include the name of the institution, the dates of the course, a title and description of the course(s), and contact information should the evaluators need more information. These resources will tell you if a course will transfer, but how the credit will work in your degree is more complicated.

Q:  Can I use the credits for my concentration/minor or for distribution?
A:  If the credit is "non-transferable" then don't take it unless you are interested in the subject for your own purposes; "departmental" credit indicates it is affiliated with a specific department but does not match a UM course; other courses may transfer in as a specific course number. In order to have credits included in your concentration you must discuss this IN ADVANCE with a concentration advisor. The language requirement may not be fulfilled out of residence unless you have prior written permission from the appropriate language department. A maximum of 15 credits of transferable on-line or distance learning courses may be included in a degree.  Your academic advisor can designate coursework to count for distribution requirements.

Q:  Where should I send my transcript when I am done with the coursework?
A:  When the course is completed, arrange for an official transcript to be sent to Undergraduate Admissions, 1220 Student Activities Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316. Grades of "C" or better will be evaluated for transfer, but the grade will not appear on your transcript (unless you attend UM Flint or Dearborn where the grade will transfer as well).

Q:  What is a guest application?
A:  Many colleges and universities in the state of Michigan require a guest or visitor application available from the Registrar's Student Service Office at 1210 LSA Building, 500 South State Street. (more...)