Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is designed to facilitate transfer from one institution to another. One guiding principle of the agreement is to promote transparency among institutions to ensure accurate transfer information for students. The Michigan Transfer Agreement replaces the MACRAO Transfer Agreement. Students first enrolled Fall 2014 (or later) will not be eligible and should pursue the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) instead. Wayne County Community College District is a member of the Michigan Association of College Registrars and Admission Officers (MACRAO).

The MTA transfer student agreement ensures that a student who completes the MTA Common Core courses at a participating two-year college will have satisfied general education requirements at the participating four-year college.

To fulfill the MTA, students must successfully complete at least 30 credits, with at least a 2.0 in each course and at least one credit completed at the institution awarding the MTA. These credits should be met according to the following distribution:

1. One course in English Composition
2. A second course in English Composition or One course in Communications
3. One course in Mathematics from one of three pathways: Pathway to Calculus (includes College Algebra), Statistics or Quantitative Reasoning
4. Two courses in Social Sciences (from two disciplines)
5. Two courses in Humanities and Fine Arts (from two disciplines, excluding studio and performance classes)
6. Two courses in Natural Sciences including one with laboratory experience (from two disciplines)

The inclusion of specific courses within a given category is determined by WCCCD. In general, technical, vocational, development and enrichment courses will not be included in the MTA Common Core. Special circumstances may allow for select vocational course acceptance if agreed to by a participating four-year college.