Transfer Information

June 2008

JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to Michigan State University
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

·         This is only a guide.   Students should contact the transfer school for program advising.
 

·         Currently, an overall GPA of 3.0 or above is expected for students wishing to transfer to MSU.  Limited enrollment majors may have higher overall GPA requirements

·         Students wanting to transfer to MSU should complete the Lower Level Integrative Studies courses (see below).

·         To be admitted to the University, all transfer students MUST have completed the mathematics, writing and U.S. History requirements prior to applying for admission.

·         When applying to MSU, GPAs will be recalculated including all courses, all attempts and all colleges. 

·         An “I” (incomplete) grade is the same as 0.0 – some “D” grades will transfer if overall GPA is at least 2.0.

·         U.S. History course (see below) must be completed for the ENG 131, 132 to meet the writing requirement.

·         A maximum of 60 credit hours required for completion of the degree at MSU may be transferred from JCC.

  

I. Lower Level Integrative Studies

Credits

 

Writing

6

ENG 131, 132

General Science

8

4 (choose 1)

PHY 251, 252

BIO 131, 151, 220

Math Competency

 

See II below

Arts & Humanities

3 (choose 1)

3 (choose 1)

HIS 231, 232

ART 111, 112; THR 116; PHL 231, 232; ENG 246, 247, 248, 249, 252, 255, 256, 257, 261, 262; HUM 131

Social & Behavioral Sciences

3

ECN 231

II. Required Courses

 

MTH 151, 154, 251, 254*; CPS 177, 217

*Mathematics 314 at MSU may substitute for MTH 254.

A total of 120 credits is required for completion of the degree. A minimum of 60 hours exclusive of Community College or Physical Education activity is required for graduation from Michigan State University.

This is only a guide. Please refer to the Michigan State University catalog for transfer admission requirements, specific course information, program requirements, etc. For further information and advising, please contact Michigan State University, Admissions Office (517) 355-8332.