Before you apply
Your journey to Wayne State University can begin as early as your first year of community college by meeting with a representative from the Transfer Student Success Center. It's important to know your options, understand what resources are available and know which courses to take so you can maximize your credits and save time and money as you earn your degree.
Wayne State has a variety of partnerships with community colleges. From pathways that guarantee credit transfer and secure your spot at Wayne State to specific programs designed to help you focus on your educational and career plans, we're committed to helping you through the transfer process so you can make the most of your community college experience.
Everyone's path is different, and our advisors can help you know what options best fit your goals. The Transfer Student Success Center can help to place you on the road to success.
- Digital transfer brochure
- Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
- Transfer plans
- Articulation agreements
- Transfer pathways
- Wayne Advantage-Macomb
- Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC)
Review transfer eligibility
Before applying to Wayne State, please confirm that you meet the following requirements:
- You must have at least 24 transferable credits of previous college work and a minimum 2.5 combined, cumulative GPA from all higher education institutions you have attended.
- If you have completed an associate degree, you may be admitted with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- If you plan to apply to a professional program such as nursing, social work, or pharmacy and health sciences, contact these programs individually for additional requirements.
If you need to understand how your previous coursework will transfer, use our Transfer Equivalency Self-Service tool to receive guidance tailored to your specific experience. And our course equivalency tool can help you know how many credits Wayne State will provide for classes you've already taken.