Transfer Pathway Guides

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University of Rochester

2025-2026

Optics - B.S. (OT36)

College Web Site: http://www.rochester.edu

MCC Degree Awarded:

Optical Systems Technology A.A.S. (OT01)

Please note that some courses required in a Transfer Pathway may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their advisor or with a transfer representative to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.

Transfer Guide

This transfer pathway requires students to take a course at the University of Rochester (UR) while attending MCC (called Cross Registration); this is needed to transfer in at junior standing. See the Cross Registration Form (RAC Form) at the bottom of this page.

Read all notes on the bottom of this page for UR specific information.

Course substitutions will be needed as this transfer pathway does not directly follow the MCC Degree Works worksheet. See the Optics Department Chair for course substitutions.

	Credit Hours	Transferability
FIRST SEMESTER:
OPT 110 Introduction to Optics	3	Transferable
OPT 213 Optical Fabrication and Metrology	4	Transferable
MTH 210 Calculus I	4	MTH 161
HEG 215 Global Health & Culture or HED 207 Emotional Wellness or 209 Drugs & Behavior	3	Transferable
SUNY Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice +	3	OPT 211
	17
SECOND SEMESTER:
OPT 235 Advanced Optics Manufacturing - Fab II	4	Technical Elective
MTH 211 Calculus II	4	MTH 162
PHY 161 University Physics I	4	PHY 121
ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of B or higher required by UR to satisfy their Writing Requirement)	3	WRT 105
	15
THIRD SEMESTER:
MTH 212 Calculus III	4	MTH 164
PHY 261 University Physics II	4	PHY 122
ENR 253 Circuit Analysis I	4	Transferable
CHE 151 General College Chemistry I (grade of B or higher required by UR)	4	CHM 131
	16
FOURTH SEMESTER:
OPT 245 Optical Systems	4	Technical Elective
PHY 262 Modern Physics - offered in Spring only	4	PHY 123
OPT 201 Photo Science	3	Transferable
SUNY American History (SAMH) or Western Civilization (WC) or Foreign Language (SRFL ) +	3	Transferable
CROSS REGISTER at UR: OPT 211 Matlab I Click here for Cross-registration information. See form below. Offered in Spring only. (This course can be taken in the first or second year at MCC)	2	OPT 211
	16
TOTAL CREDITS	66
Notes: + Click on hyperlink to see course options. Make sure to choose courses that are accepted by UR. Use this chart to choose courses: UR Transfer Credit Equivalency Chart for MCC Courses. This outlines course transferability to UR. MCC College Now or other Dual Enrollment courses: College coursework taught in high school will NOT be granted transfer credit at UR. See UR transfer credit policies. AP, IB, CLEP, & Transfer courses: Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See AP Policies and IB Policies. Contact UR with questions. Courses will transfer only if the student receives a grade of C or better. Higher grades for certain courses may be required (ex. ENG 200 and Chemistry courses). Visit UR Transfer web pages for enrollment information and to schedule meetings with UR transfer admissions staff. For those formally enrolled in the Competitive Transfer Pathway as indicated by your MCC major, fill out the Intent to Enroll Form the semester before you intend to transfer. All others will need to apply via the Common Application. GPA of 3.0 or higher is advised for acceptance to UR. GPA of 2.0 is required for MCC graduation. See the Optics Department Chair for course substitutions. Optical Systems Technology AAS (OT01) will be the degree the student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation source: MCC Career Services. Updated: 8/21/2025 While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, students are strongly advised to verify course transferability with the four-year institution as they will make the final determination of transfer credit.

RAC-Form[1][1].pdf

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