Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
About The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) replaced the MACRAO agreement. It began in Fall 2014.
Students who started college before Fall 2014 could complete the MACRAO agreement through Summer 2019.
What the MTA Does
The MTA makes it easier to transfer general education credits between Michigan colleges and universities.
It helps schools share clear, accurate transfer information so students know how their credits will apply.
MTA Requirements
To complete the MTA, you must:
- Earn at least 30 credits
- Receive a 2.0 (C) or higher in each course
If you attended more than one college, your credits will be reviewed. Courses may count toward:
- MTA requirements, or
- North Central’s general education requirements
Your previous school must confirm that the courses meet MTA guidelines.
To have "MTA Satisfied" listed on your transcript, you must complete at least one credit-bearing course at North Central Michigan College.
Courses That Meet MTA Requirements
If you earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree at North Central Michigan College, your transcript will automatically show “MTA Satisfied” as long as you meet the required grades.
If you are not earning an AA or AS degree at NCMC, you must submit a request to have your transcript reviewed to receive the “MTA Satisfied” designation.
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Requirements
(For students beginning Fall 2014)
The following additional areas of learning are not applicable to the MTA: International Baccalaureate-IB, College Level Examination Program-CLEP, DANTES Subject Standardized Test-DSST, etc.
| English Composition |
1 Required 2 Select one of the three courses |
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| Humanities & Fine Arts | 2 Courses | Select from two different disciplines (see category below) |
| Mathematics | 1 Course | Select one course (see category below) |
| Sciences | 2 Courses, with one course containing lab | Select from two different disciplines (see category below) |
| Social Science | 2 Courses | Select from two different disciplines (see category below) |
| TOTAL CREDITS | Minimum 30 credits | Must receive 2.0 in each course to qualify |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION |
| See Table Above |
| HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS | |
| ARTH 110, 111, 112 | NISH 111 or Higher (Excludes 150, 190, 245) |
| COM 220, 225, 250, 260 | PHL 101, 102, 105, 109 |
| ENG 130, 210, 215, 221, 222, 231, 232, 240, 241, 242, 244, 250, 251, 265, 280 | REL 100 |
| GLBL 101 *can be a Social Science | SPAN 111 or Higher |
| HST 131, 132, 231, 232, 250, 251, 255, 270 | THF 250, 276 |
| MU 120 | |
| MATHEMATICS |
| MATH 128, 130, 140, 150, 210, 215, 225 |
| STAT 200 |
| SCIENCES | |
| BIO 101, 133, 151, 152, 226, 235, 236 | ESC 101, 110, 121, 150 |
| CEM 101, 121 | PHY 201, 210, 230 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| ANP 110, 130, 210 | PLS 141, 200, 225, 240 |
| ECO 111, 112 | PSY 161, 210, 241, 255, 261 |
| GEO 111, 121, 131 | SOC 171, 175, 230, 271 |
| GLBL 101 *can be a Humanities | |
Revised March 2025