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Transfer Pathway Guides

University of Rochester

2025-2026

Computer Science - BA (CS39), Computer Science - BS (CS39)

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

MCC Degree Awarded:

Computer Science A.S.

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 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 in this Competitive Transfer Pathway, along with closely following the guide, significantly increases the likelihood of acceptance by the 4-year institution. Student contact information will be shared with the 4-year institution. Students will complete a shortened transfer application.


If not accepted into the MCC Competitive Transfer Pathway
: Students can still follow this advising guide and apply to the transfer university, using the Common Application. All students are encouraged to meet with transfer staff at MCC and at the transfer institution.


Note the following:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The general UR transfer credit policy requires a C or better for credit to be awarded. ENG 200 must be a B or better to fulfill Rochester's writing requirement. All chemistry courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher for UR.
  • This major requires taking one course at UR while at MCC. This is called Cross Registration. There is no additional tuition cost for this. Students must take at least 12 credits during the semester at MCC to qualify for this, and the Cross Registration form must be completed and approved.
  • Read additional notes below guide.
     
    Credit Hours
    Transferability
    FIRST SEMESTER:    
    ENG 200 Advanced Composition (grade of B or better fulfills UR Writing Requirement)
    3
    Transferable
    MTH 210 Calculus I
    4
    MATH 161
    CPT 101 Introduction to Computing
    4
    CSC 161
    PHL 103 Introduction to Ethics or PHL 105 Technology and Values or PHL 250 Professional Ethics  
    3
    Transferable
    SUNY General Education Elective – choose UR transferable course from UR/MCC Master List * that is also a SUNY Gen Ed course
    3
    Transferable
    Total:
    17
     
    SECOND SEMESTER:    
    MTH 211 Calculus II
    4
    MATH 162
    CSC 101 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
    4
    CSC 171
    CSC 206 Digital Computer Organization
    3
    Elective credit
    ANT 102 or SOC 101 Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Sociology
    3
    Transferable
    Total:
    14
     
    THIRD SEMESTER:    
    CSC 103 Introduction to Data Structures
    4
    CSC 172
    MTH 220 Discrete Mathematics
    3
    MTH 150
    CSC 225 Advanced JAVA Programming
    3
    Computer Science Elective
    CHE 151 General College Chemistry I or BIO 155 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology or PHY 161 University Physics I (Choose first course of 2 semester sequence)
    4
    Transferable
    Total:
    14
     
    FOURTH SEMESTER:    
    CHE 152 General College Chemistry II or BIO 156 Introduction to Organismal Biology and Ecology or PHY 261 University Physics II  (Choose second course of 2 semester sequence)
    4
    Transferable
    ENG 251 Technical Communication
    3
    Transferable
    PROGRAM ELECTIVE: Take CPT 210 Operating Systems & Peripherals
    3
    Transferable
    SUNY World Languages (WLNG) or SUNY World History & Global Awareness (WHGA) elective - Strongly recommend: HIS 109, 110, 113, 114, 153, 154, 219, 275 OR POS 205 or 206
    3
    Transferable
    Cross register at UR for CSC 173 (take instead of CSC 202 Programming Embedded Microcontrollers in C and Assembly; see Dept Chair for course substitution)
    4
    CSC 173
    Total:
    17
     
    TOTAL CREDITS:
    62
     

Notes:

*
UR/MCC Master List - outlines transferability of MCC courses.

See
Cross Registration Information and form to complete for the last semester.

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.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is advised for acceptance at University of Rochester. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for MCC graduation.


The Computer Science A.S. (CS01) will be degree student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation source: MCC Career Services 2025-2026 12/4/2025

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.