Transferring to or from SC4 is a smart move – one that could save you thousands of dollars in tuition and fees. Whether you stay at SC4 for one, two or three years before transferring, or come to SC4 to finish your degree, SC4 credits are accepted at many institutions. Plus, as a transfer student, you’ll be more prepared to succeed.
Where to start?
Students transferring from SC4 have many opportunities and paths.
- Take advantage of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), which simplifies the transfer of credit for SC4 students between community colleges, four-year public colleges, and some private colleges in Michigan.
- Take a look at how you can earn a bachelor’s degree at home or online through SC4’s University Center.
- Explore SC4’s articulation agreementswith other colleges and universities to see more extensive program paths available to SC4 students.
Students transferring to SC4 and those wishing to take advantage of reverse transfer have options as well.
- Learn about earning college credit from K-12 institutions and transferring to SC4 from other colleges and universities.
- Reverse transfer your credits back to SC4 and earn a degree.
Many students start at SC4 and transfer credits on to four-year colleges and universities. Our top 10 transfer institutions are listed below.
- Oakland University
- Grand Valley State University
- Michigan State University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- University of Michigan Flint
- Wayne State University
- Central Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Walsh College
- Western Michigan University
Whatever you do, be sure to plan ahead and work with SC4 advisors to ensure all your credits transfer with you. Contact our advisors with questions at 810-989-5520 or advising@sc4.edu.
Major pathways
For more than 95 years, we’ve helped students start here and go anywhere. All of our programs are designed to move you along on the career path of your dreams or take the next step in your studies. We have transfer degrees designed specifically to prepare you for further study at a four-year college or university.
- Associate in Arts – Intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university and pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in fields such as anthropology, art, communications, economics, English, foreign languages, geography, history, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, or theater arts.
- Associate in Science – Intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university and pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in STEM-related fields such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, geology, physics, physical science or pre-medicine.
- Associate in Business – Intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration or other similar degree in a business-related field, such as accounting, finance, management, or marketing.
Even if you’re undecided but know you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree or transfer on, our advisors can help you take classes likely to transfer.
Michigan Transfer Agreement
SC4 is a member of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), which simplifies the transfer of credit for SC4 students between community colleges, four-year public colleges, and some private colleges in Michigan.
The agreement stipulates that 30 semester credit hours of 100-level and above, compatible, general coursework will be given smooth transferability to other participating Michigan colleges and universities. Credits will be awarded toward a student’s general education requirements.
University Center
The SC4 University Center on SC4’s Port Huron campus offers you the convenience of completing a bachelor’s degree close to home or online. Classes are held all over campus and many are available on evenings or weekends to accommodate your busy schedule.
University Center offices are located in the SC4 Welcome Center, Room 251.
See what our University Center partners have to offer here at SC4:
Articulation agreements
In addition to the Michigan Transfer Agreement and our University Center partners, SC4 offers a host of transfer agreement options that can make things even easier for you. For instance, some 3+1 agreements allow students to complete three years at SC4 and one at the transfer institution.
Check out our agreements below, and let us know if you have any questions at 810-989-5520 or advising@sc4.edu.
Transfer tools
- The Michigan Transfer Network helps students understand how credits transfer to a wide array of Michigan colleges and universities. It allows students to search for courses, view information about the Michigan Transfer Agreement, and link to more information about transferring from and to institutions throughout Michigan.
- Students can easily request their official SC4 transcripts be sent to another college or university via the National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer to SC4
Many students transfer their credits to SC4 from area high schools or other colleges. It’s an easy process thanks to a number of partnerships and agreements.
College credit from K-12 institutions
Some classes from area TEC centers (including St. Clair TEC) can be transferred to SC4 for college credit. You must have a 2.0 high school GPA and a 3.0 or higher GPA in the program/course. K-12 agreements are listed below. Fill out our Student Articulation Application and bring it to your advising appointment.
Transferring from a four-year institution
Courses you completed at another four-year institution may transfer to your SC4 program or degree. Be sure to follow the steps to apply for admission to SC4.
Students who have attended other institutions who wish to have their credits transferred to SC4 can have their transcripts evaluated and recorded as meeting MTA requirements for SC4’s associate of arts or science degrees, as long as their previous institution considered those courses to satisfy MTA at that school. In any case, the 30 credit hours of lower-level general education from the sending institution will be accepted as a block of 30 credit hours by SC4. Please note that not all 30 credits may meet program requirements for associate of applied arts and science (occupational) programs.
Reverse transfer
SC4 serves as a great start to a bachelor’s degree, and many students transfer on before earning a SC4 degree. Reverse transferring allows students to transfer back credits from four-year institutions so that they can officially earn a SC4 degree.
SC4 President Dr. Deborah A. Snyder – who already had three degrees under her belt – reverse transferred some credits back this past spring and received her SC4 associate degree at the May 2019 Commencement Ceremony.
Join Dr. Snyder and many others in reverse transferring. It’s quick and easy!
- Complete the reverse transfer form from the four-year institution you attended.
- If they have a reverse transfer agreement with SC4, they will send us your transcript for review. If they do not, request that your official transcript be electronically delivered to enrollment@sc4.edu or sent to the Records Office located in the Welcome Center at 323 Erie St., P.O. Box 5015, Port Huron, MI, 48061-5015.
- If you meet the requirements of the reverse transfer agreement, we will send you a letter upon receipt that outlines next steps.
If the institution you transfer to is not listed below, this is still an option. See an SC4 academic advisor for details.
- Central Michigan University
- Grand Valley State University
- Ferris State University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- University of Michigan-Flint
- Walsh College
- Western Michigan University
