Transfer Planning

Research Transfer Colleges

SUNY General Education Requirements - Students interested in transferring to another SUNY institution are encouraged to complete at least 30 credit hours of general education courses (in at least 7 knowledge & skill areas) prior to transferring. The SUNY General Education Course Plan indicates the knowledge & skill areas and the MCC courses that will fulfill the SUNY general education requirements. These are embedded in MCC A.S. and A.A. degrees.
SUNY Transfer Paths Suggested MCC coursework to take based on 4 year college major at a SUNY institution.
Course Equivalencies for many SUNY and local private institutions.
MCC 2+2 Programs
Transfer Agreements
Advising Guides for Specific Careers
Transfer Finder This DegreeWorks tool shows how MCC courses will transfer and apply to many SUNY 4-year college degrees.

Fill Out Applications
- SUNY Colleges: Use the SUNY application. The application is free for up to seven schools if you are graduating from MCC. (Click on "Transfer Fee Waiver for Qualified Transfer Students" on the payment page). Supplemental applications might be required.
- Private and Out‐of‐State Colleges: Use the college’s application on their website or a multi-campus application such as the Common Application if you are applying to several schools.
Request Official Transcripts
- MCC Transcripts: Make sure there aren't any holds on your account.
- Additional Transcripts: All colleges attended, High School, SAT/ACT scores (if needed), AP/IB/CLEP scores (if taken)
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Don’t wait to be accepted to the college.
- Financial Aid Application (FAFSA)
- CSS Profile (required by some private institutions)
- Scholarship Search Tools
Forms and information regarding:
- Application Fee Waiver Requests
- The College Report
- Mid-term Grade Report
- Reverse Transfer Instructions
- Writing Essays
- Requesting Letters of Recommendation