Transfer admissions

The University of Michigan College of Engineering welcomes cross-campus students (students currently in another school or college at University of Michigan) and transfers from other institutions.

Transfer requirements

Competitive applicants for transfer admission to University of Michigan Engineering will have:

• At least a 3.0 GPA 
• Prerequisite courses complete before applying
• Letter grade of “C” or better on prerequisites
  • Pass/Fail grades are only accepted if taken in specific semesters outlined by our Pass/Fail Grading Policy.
• Proof of English proficiency. (for non-native English speakers)

Departmental credit is not accepted for transfer admission. Using the Transfer Credit Equivalency Database, please ensure that your prerequisite coursework is directly equivalent to the U-M course, and not Departmental credit. For questions, contact [email protected].

Any AP/IB exam credit must meet the U-M guidelines, regardless of whether your current institution granted you exam credit. Prerequisite coursework cannot be filled by placement exams administered at other institutions. 

Pass/Fail Grading Policy

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pass/Fail grades are accepted for transfer coursework taken from the Winter 2020 term through the Summer 2021 term.

• P/F grades are not accepted for coursework taken in Fall 2019 or earlier.
• P/F grades are not accepted for coursework taken in Fall 2021 or later.

Prerequisite courses

Math

• Calculus I – Math 115
• Calculus II – Math 116
• If AP/IB credit was earned for Calculus I or Calculus I & II, completion of one additional math course is required to fully satisfy the Calculus prerequisite requirement. Suggested additional coursework includes: Calculus III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra.

To request an evaluation of a Math course for transfer credit equivalency, use the LSA Course Equivalency System for Mathematics. Please check the Transfer Credit Equivalency Database before submitting a request as the course may have been evaluated already.

Calculus-based Physics

• Physics I- Physics 140 and Physics 141 Lab

General College Chemistry

• Chemistry 130 and Chemistry 125 & 126 Labs

OR

• Chemistry 210 and Chemistry 211 Lab

Computing

• Engineering 101, C++ preferred, or EECS 183 

English Composition

• English 125

Transfer credit equivalencies

You can use our course equivalency database to determine the transfer credit you will receive from courses taken at your current school.

• Courses not included in the course equivalency database will be evaluated during the review of your application.
• We are only able to pre-approve courses listed on the database.
• The Transfer Credit Approval Form is only for current, enrolled U-M students who want to take a course at another institution.
• Credit for AP, IB, A-level exams will be awarded for transfer students on the same basis as incoming first-year students.

Guidelines

Here are a few key points about transferring credit:

• To transfer, a letter grade of “C” or better is required in each course. For information about Pass/Fail grades, please see our Pass/Fail Grading Policy under Transfer Requirements
• Transfer credit is processed and awarded within 4-6 weeks after we receive your enrollment deposit.
• You must be able to complete at least 50 credit hours of coursework on the U-M Ann Arbor campus, and a minimum of 30 credit hours of advanced (300-level or higher) technical courses as required by your degree program.
• Transfer credit is not awarded for placement exams administered at other institutions.
• You’ll get your transfer credit summary by email. It will show which courses will transfer and which will need evaluation.

Transferring to Computer Science

Students interested in transferring from a 2-year or 4-year institution to U-M to study computer science must choose one of two colleges: Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), or Engineering (CoE). More CS-specific transfer information.

Paperwork & deadlines

• Completed Common Application including U-M specific questions
• Final high school transcript with graduation date, or GED
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, including any dual enrollment or summer coursework
• List of all current coursework, and future coursework planned to be taken before enrollment at U-M
• If English is not your first language, an English proficiency exam score is required (TOEFL, IELTS, MET). 
• Optional items:
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Resume

Questions?

If you have questions about transferring to Michigan Engineering, please reach out to our the Office of Undergraduate Requirement at [email protected] or contact the University of Michigan undergraduate admissions transfer team at [email protected].