Transfer, the Delta way. We’ll help you create a transfer pathway that’s perfect for you. You’ll experience a smooth transition because Delta College has partnerships with Michigan universities, and beyond.
And the key benefit? You'll save thousands of dollars in tuition and fees.
Delta offers 90-, 60- and 30-credit transfer options. We’ll work with you to find and build the best transfer pathway for you. Developing a customized plan with your Student Success Advisor is the best way to ensure your courses will transfer to your chosen university, you stay on track and that you take as many courses here as possible to maximize your savings.
You can be confident your Delta credits will be accepted at hundreds of four-year institutions. And, you may just have a jump on other students when you get there. Students who spend their first two years at Delta College are often better prepared for their junior year than non-transfer students.
Ways to maximize your credit transfer
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Transfer (articulation) agreements
Delta has dozens of pre-approved transfer pathways in place with many colleges and universities. These pathways are called articulation agreements. Often referred to as 2+2 or 3+1 agreements, they allow you to transfer 62 (2 years) or 90 (3 years) of Delta credits to your transfer institution. Many offer online bachelor completion options and transfer scholarships.
Explore our Transfer Path Finder to sort our most popular agreements by university or area of interest.
Go to the Transfer Path Finder
Other ways to go about it
Delta transfer guides and degrees
If you’re planning to transfer, you’ll likely enroll in an Associate of Arts, Associate of General Studies or Associate of Science degree. Sometimes called pre-bachelor's tracks, these 62-credit programs are very customizable. They are also often used as the foundation of transfer guides which are created by partner universities. Browse the many options or contact your Student Success Advisor to figure out the best classes to take at Delta that will transfer in your area of study at your university of choice.
Learn about pre-bachelor's guidesMiTransfer and MiWorkforce pathways
These statewide transfer agreements allow you to transfer your associate's degree (usually 62 credits), including specific major courses, to your chosen university’s bachelor's degree program. There are a handful of these, and they’re very specific to the major and the university, but check them out, they’re pre-authorized and therefore a good option.
Learn more about MiTransferMichigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Know you want to transfer, but unsure where to start? Start with the MTA. The MTA allows you to transfer a minimum of 30 credits to meet general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree at most Michigan colleges and universities. You enroll in classes from a variety of general education categories and earn a C or higher in each course to fulfill the MTA.
The MTA fits within Delta’s Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, so once you narrow down your transfer destination you can seamlessly continue in your Delta degree as you finish specific major courses.
Learn more about MTAUniversity Transfer Center
Get expert advice on credit transfer, programs of study, scholarships and housing directly from your future university. Delta has a University Transfer Center where several university representatives maintain offices and others routinely visit, so you can talk directly with them about your transfer plans.
Visit the University Transfer CenterCourse transfer
Of course, if you’re looking to transfer just a course or two, you can do that too. To see how your Delta courses transfer to other colleges and universities, visit the Michigan Transfer Network to view transfer course equivalencies.
95% of recent grads said they were happy with the way their credits transferred. We’re sure you will be too.
