General Transfer Information

When advising students who hope to transfer to a 4-year college after attending MCC, it is important not to assume anything; some students do not understand the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees, or BA vs. BS degrees. Encourage students to start planning as soon as possible. They can research 4-year college websites – what majors do they offer, what is the outline of courses required? Suggest they connect with the 4-year college Transfer Admissions office and/or Academic department. Additionally, there are many services and resources available at MCC to help with transfer planning in the MCC Career Services office.

Most colleges have a maximum amount of credits they accept from a two-year college (typically 60 to 66, although this can vary).  SUNY Brockport will accept up to 75 credits from a community college. Only credits transfer, not GPA.

AP/IB/CLEP credit will need to be evaluated by the transfer institution. There is no guarantee students will be awarded credit even if awarded credit by MCC. Students should research this before transferring.

A Transfer Planning Worksheet (PDF) can be found online to help students through the process.

Four-year colleges advise MCC students to take courses to fulfill two areas:

1. Prerequisite courses required for the chosen major at the 4-year college
2. General education courses required by the four-year college (ex. SUNY gen eds, perspectives, core curriculum, etc.)

As of Fall 2023, several local 4-year colleges will waive MCC graduates from their specific core (or local general education) requirements. This policy simplifies the transfer process and can save time & money. Below is a current list:

Waives local gen eds for students with an AS/AA/AAS degree:

• SUNY Brockport
• St. John Fisher University
• Nazareth University
• Roberts Wesleyan University (except for Bible and seminar courses) – as of Fall 2025

Waives local gen eds for students with an AS or AA degree:

• SUNY Geneseo

SUNY Transfer Support Website

SUNY has created a new SUNY Transfer Support website that provides excellent information including course equivalencies, cross registration information, and SUNY transfer paths.

Applying to transfer: A student can apply to up to 7 SUNY institutions for free if graduating from MCC. Use the SUNY application,  and click on “Transfer Fee Waiver for Qualified Transfer Students” on the payment page. (Note that SUNY Empire State uses a different application; they offer a free application code for MCC graduates – except for nursing majors: ECPTRADV)

SUNY General Education Requirements

MCC students who plan to transfer to a SUNY 4-year campus are responsible for meeting SUNY General Education Requirements.

Make sure to use the most up-to-date information when advising.

Four-Year College Course Equivalencies

Many four-year colleges have online databases or documents that will give students an idea of how their credits will transfer. These are always subject to change and some MCC courses may not have been evaluated yet by the 4-year college. View information about transfer course equivalencies.

Transfer Agreements

These are transfer agreements that MCC has with numerous colleges. They are also called “Articulation Agreements.”

Transfer College Visits to Campus

Students can meet with many 4-year colleges right at MCC. Direct students to the calendar of college visits to MCC for information about upcoming events.

Transferring to Highly Selective Colleges

MCC students have a proven record of successful transfer to many prestigious colleges and universities. The services offered by transfer counselors at MCC assist students in becoming stronger candidates for admission. Feel free to refer students to Rebecca Mack in the Advisement and Transfer Services office. View a list of highly selective colleges.

All of the resources outlined are available on the MCC Transfer Services website.

Students can find information on the myMCC portal by looking under either of these tiles: Career Plan/Resources or Academic Plan/Resources.

Updated 5/5/2025