Oakland Community College (OCC) and the University of Detroit Mercy have announced an articulation agreement making it easier for OCC pre-engineering graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree in various engineering disciplines at UDM.
The agreement enables students who have earned an associate in Applied Science in Pre-Engineering from OCC and have achieved the minimum requirements specified by UDM to transfer all OCC credits as specified in the Articulation Agreement Program Guide to UDM.
“The ability to seamlessly transfer credits earned in our pre-engineering associate degree program to such an outstanding institution like UDM to complete a bachelor’s degree gives our students a cost-effective way to reach their academic and career goals, “ said Peter Provenzano, OCC Chancellor. “The agreement also helps minimize the loss of credit and the duplication of coursework when transferring, which helps our students save tuition costs and the added time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.”
These credits can be used to earn a UDM bachelor’s degree in Architecture Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Robotics and Mechatronic Systems Engineering. Normally, OCC students could transfer up to 63 credits towards an engineering degree at UDM. However, the articulation agreement enables students to transfer between 72 to 86 credits, depending on which engineering bachelor’s degree they are pursuing. Course grades must be a "C" (2.0) or better in order to transfer.
“This articulation agreement with Oakland Community College reflects a shared commitment to make educational opportunities available to all people,” said UDM President Donald B. Taylor. “This partnership represents a great opportunity for students in metro Detroit to fill the many high-paying engineering positions that are available now and will be in the future."
About OCC
Oakland Community College offers nearly 100 degrees and certificates programs with the resources students need to be successful and advance our community. As a top transfer institution, OCC offers one of the state’s most affordable tuition rates and flexibility in scheduling with face-to-face and online options. The College is nationally recognized for its high-demand career training with expert faculty in their fields. More than 1 million students have enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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