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Transfer Pathway Guides

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Rochester Institute of Technology

2025-2026

Mechanical Engineering Technology - B.S. (MT31)

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

MCC Degree Awarded:

Mechanical Technology A.A.S. (MT01)

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


The RIT course equivalencies are indicated in parenthesis. This indicates how the MCC course will transfer to RIT.

Read RIT specific notes at bottom of page.
Be sure to closely read this entire guide.

Credit Hours
RIT Courses
FIRST SEMESTER:
MET 101 Technical Graphics
3
MCET 101
MET 103 Manufacturing Processes I
2
RMET120/105
MET 121 Computer Aided Drafting/Design - Solid Modeling
3
MCET 150
TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians
2
TXFR 100
MTH 210 Calculus I
4
MATH 181
ENG 101 College Composition or ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
UWRT 150
 Total:
17
SECOND SEMESTER:
ELT 121 AC/DC Circuit Analysis- Take instead of ELT 130
See MCC advisor or department chair for course substitution
4
EEET 111 & 112
MET 201 Designing for Materials, Manufacturing, and Assembly ()
3
TXFR 100
MTH 211 Calculus II
4
MATH 182
MET 122 Advanced Solid Modeling Using SolidWorks
3
TXFR 100
PHL 105 Technology and Values (Ethical Perspective at RIT) - not needed for MCC degree
3
Total:
17
THIRD SEMESTER:  
MET 203 Technical Mechanics, Statics    
3
MCET 220
HEG 215 Global Health and Culture (Global Perspective at RIT)
3
GEPR 150
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology (Social Perspective at RIT) -Take instead of SPC 141
See MCC advisor or department chair for course substitution
3
SOCI 102
PHY 145 College Physics I
4
PHYS 111
MET 206 Engineering Materials
3
MCET 110/111
 Total:
16
FOURTH SEMESTER:
MET 208 Technical Mechanics, Dynamics
3
MCET 320
MET 225 Machine Design Theory I  
3
MCET 101
CIT 204 Strength of Materials  
3
MCET 221
MTH 160 Statistics I - Take instead of MET 135
See MCC advisor or department chair for course substitution
3
STAT 145
Technical Elective: PHY 146 College Physics II
4
PHYS 112
 Total:
16
TOTAL CREDITS:
66

In addition, take MTH 161 Statistics II (STAT 146), CHE 151 (satisfies CHMG 131), and
ENG 251 Technical Communication (COMM 142 at RIT) if able.

Students transferring to RIT will need co-ops and additional coursework that will extend their time at RIT.
This program typically takes students 5-years total to complete.

Refer to
RIT Course Equivalencies.

AP, IB, CLEP, DUAL ENROLLMENT, & TRANSFER COURSES:
Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See
Transfer and Test Credit. Contact RIT with questions.

GPA of 2.5 or higher is advised for acceptance to RIT. GPA of 2.0 is required for MCC graduation.

Mechanical Technology A.A.S. (MT01) is the degree that will be awarded by MCC.


Documentation source: MCC Career Services. Updated: 7/15/2025


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.