Transfer Pathway Guides

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 Students interested in this University of Rochester (UR) Competitive Transfer Pathway must complete an MCC program change request and meet specific entrance requirements to be formally accepted. For those accepted (as indicated by their MCC major): Continuous, full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours each semester) is required. Enrollment and following the guide will increase the likelihood of acceptance. Student contact information will be shared with the 4-year institution. Students will complete the Intent to Enroll Form the semester before they intend to transfer. If not accepted, students can still follow this guide and apply to the UR using the Common Application. Directions: 1. Choose your UR  major from the list below. 2. Use your MCC Degree Works Worksheet, the major list below, and the MCC/UR Master List to choose courses to take at MCC. Consult with your Success Coach or MCC Career Services prior to course registration. 3. Visit UR Transfer web pages for enrollment information and to schedule meetings with their transfer admissions staff. Important: College coursework taught in high school will NOT be granted transfer credit. See UR transfer credit policies. ENG 200 Advanced Composition OR HON 295 Research Methods & Academic Writing with grade of B or higher will fulfill the UR writing requirement for transfer students. Students are encouraged to take one of these courses before transferring. Grade of C or better are required for acceptance. Higher grades for certain courses may be required. AP, IB, CLEP, & Transfer courses: Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See AP Policies and IB Policies. University of Rochester Majors: ANTHROPOLOGY Choose three from the following: ANT 101, 102, 105, 205. Recommended: Two courses from the following: ECO 111 & 112; ENG 210, 216, 230; GEG 102; HIS 112, 114; POS 101; SOC 101, 210. GPA: A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. ART HISTORY ART 118, 119. GPA: A minimum grade of 'C+' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. BIOLOGY BIO 155, 156; CHE 151, 152; MTH 210, 211. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: CHE 251, 252. APPROVED BIOLOGY COURSES: BIO 209, 221, 230, 260, 265. Maximum of four BIO courses will be applied to major. GPA: 3.2 overall GPA advised for acceptance. UR requires a minimum grade of 'B' for CHE 151, 152, 251, 252. BLACK STUDIES Take either HIS 103 or 104. Recommended - HUMANITIES TRACK: ENG 210, 216. Recommended - SOCIAL SCIENCE TRACK: ANT 102; SOC 201. GPA: A minimum grade of 'B-' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. A maximum of two 100 level courses can be applied to the major and a maximum of 16 credit hours are allowed toward the major. ENGLISH ENG 201; three courses from the following: ENG 202, 203, 204, 210, 217, 218. GPA: 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. HISTORY Take two or more of the following: HIS 111, 112, 113, 114, 153, 154. A maximum of five history courses will apply to the major. Additional history courses will transfer as general electives. GPA: A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. POLITICAL SCIENCE Required: Choose two courses from the following: POS 101, 102, 205, 206, 210. Recommended: One additional 200 level course from the required list or from HIS 200, 216, 219, 240; PHL 210, 250; POS 203. A maximum of three courses will apply towards major. Student considering concentrating in International Relations (IR) should take POS 205 or 206 (or both). These will count as electives toward the IR major. GPA: 3.0 GPA required in major coursework and advised for acceptance. PSYCHOLOGY MTH 160 or MTH 162; PSY 101. Recommended: One course from the following: PSY 150, 201, 202, 205, 206, 220. Maximum of two Psychology courses beyond PSY 101 and MTH 160/162 will apply to the major. Students considering concentrating in Brain and Cognitive Sciences should consult with the UR department regarding appropriate elective coursework for the BA/BS. GPA: A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. RELIGION ENG 230 and PSY 222. Recommended: ANT 202, ENG 108, ENG 208. A maximum of three courses will count towards major. GPA: A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. STUDIO ART ART 118, 119. Recommended: ART 200.   GPA: A minimum grade of 'C+' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. Additional notes: It is acceptable to take longer than two years at MCC to complete needed coursework. Individual Studies A.S. (IS01) is the degree the student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation source: MCC Career Services. Updated by MCC 3/30/2026; Under review by UR 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.