Transfer Your Credits with the Michigan Transfer Network

Career and Transfer Planning

Heather Kilgore
Career and Transfer Coordinator
 hkilgore@glenoaks.edu
 269-294-4283

Seamless Transfers with the Michigan Transfer Network

Start at Glen Oaks. Finish anywhere in Michigan.

If you're planning to earn your associate degree at Glen Oaks and transfer to a four-year college or university in Michigan, the Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) makes it easier than ever to plan your journey.

Glen Oaks Community College proudly participates in MiTransfer — a statewide collaboration that helps students transfer credits with confidence. Whether you’re pursuing a career in business, education, health sciences, or any number of fields, MiTransfer ensures your courses align with your goals.

What is MiTransfer?

MiTransfer is a partnership between Michigan’s public colleges and universities, including Glen Oaks, designed to streamline the credit transfer process. Through shared agreements and tools, students can:

  • Explore how courses transfer between institutions
  • Plan transfer-friendly associate degrees
  • Understand how the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) works
  • Reduce credit loss when transferring
  • Graduate on time and with less debt

Visit the MiTransfer website

MTA Requirements at Glen Oaks

To satisfy the MTA, students must successfully complete at least 30 credit hours with a grade of 2.0 or higher in each course, distributed across these categories:

  • English Composition – 1 course
  • Second English Composition or Communications – 1 course
  • Mathematics – 1 course
  • Natural Sciences – 2 courses from different disciplines (one with lab)
  • Social Sciences – 2 courses from different disciplines
  • Humanities and Fine Arts – 2 courses from different disciplines

A full list of MTA-approved courses at Glen Oaks is available through your academic advisor.

Why Glen Oaks + MiTransfer?

Starting at Glen Oaks is a smart, affordable first step toward your bachelor’s degree. Through MiTransfer, you can:

  • Save Thousands: Tuition at Glen Oaks is significantly lower than most four-year schools.
  • Stay Close to Home: Begin your college experience in a supportive, local environment.
  • Transfer with Confidence: Use MiTransfer tools to make sure your credits go further.

We work with you to build a personalized transfer plan — one that fits your goals, budget, and timeline.

How MiTransfer Works

Here’s how Glen Oaks students can use MiTransfer to stay on track:

Search Courses

Use the Course Search Tool to see how your Glen Oaks classes transfer to participating Michigan colleges and universities.

Search Courses

Explore Participating Schools

All of Michigan’s public universities and many private colleges are part of the MiTransfer network.

See the Full List

Plan a Transfer Pathway

Many associate degrees at Glen Oaks are aligned with MiTransfer Pathways — structured guides for specific majors.

Explore Pathways by Major

Transfer Your Degree

The Transfer Your Associate Degree tool helps you make the most of your Glen Oaks experience.

Learn More About Transferring Your Degree

Understand the MTA

The Michigan Transfer Agreement ensures that students who complete a set of general education requirements can transfer them as a block to most Michigan institutions.

Visit the MTA Website

 

Need Help Planning Your Transfer?

Our transfer specialists are here to help you create a step-by-step plan using MiTransfer.

Heather Kilgore
Career and Transfer Coordinator

Email: hkilgore@glenoaks.edu
Phone: 269-294-4283