Transferring to a University
The Detroit Promise currently has 13 transfer partners for students to choose from. To be eligible, students must have attended a partnering community college as Detroit Promise students and meet the transfer eligibility criteria shown in the chart below.
Note: Transfer students should apply to the college they are interested in and complete a Transfer Application. University scholarships cannot be transferred to another university.
Transfer Application Deadlines
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Fall enrollment: July 15
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Winter enrollment: Dec. 1
Transfer Requirements
| Institution | Community College GPA | Credits/Credential | Can Enroll In | Funding Provided For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | 2.50 | Any | Fall or Winter | Through graduation |
| Albion College | 2.50 | Any | Fall or Spring | Through graduation |
| Cleary University | 2.00 | Any | Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer | Through graduation |
| Madonna University | 2.75 | 60 credits | Fall or Winter | Two years |
| Michigan Technological University | 3.00 | 60 credits | TBD | Two years |
| Oakland University | 2.5 | 24 credits | Fall, Winter, or Summer | Two years |
| The University of Olivet | 2.50 | Any | Fall or Spring | Through graduation |
| Rochester Christian University | 2.25 | 16 credits | Fall, Spring, or Summer | Through graduation |
| Saginaw Valley State University | 3.00 | Any | Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer | Through graduation |
| Walsh College | 3.00 | 60 credits or associate degree | Fall, Spring, or Summer | Two years |
| Wayne State University | 3.00 | 58 credits or associate degree | Fall or Winter | Two years |
| University of Michigan - Dearborn | 2.75 | 24 Credits | Fall or Winter | Six semesters |
*A note for students attending Madonna University: Students who are interested in any accelerated program at Madonna University are not allowed to use Detroit Promise funding.











