11 Steps to Transfer Credits – Current Students

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Verify courses you plan to transfer are required and transferable for your degree program.

  • Check your credits in Self Service > Student Planning > go to My Progress.
  • Cross check your required credits with an Academic Advisor to confirm transferable credits.
  • Avoid taking unnecessary courses that do not apply to your degree program.
  • Maintain a list of the recommended courses you can transfer to help with your search.
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Search for Transfer Equivalencies:

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Select the Institution you plan to attend as a “Guest Student”.

  • Click on the institution name (sort alphabetically, by city/state or enter name in the search box).
An exmaple of the Instution Search bar.
An example of the Institution Search directory.
  • If the school is not listed, contact the AARO for assistance.
  • Schools must be accredited and operate on semester terms.
4

View the Equivalency List for credits that are transferable from the Guest Institution to CCS

Click the search button to look for a specific CCS course equivalent (example: DEN 108). Guest Institution courses will be listed side by side with CCS courses and credits.
5

Record and save your list of selected courses

  • Click the checkbox for each course you wish to register at the Guest Institution.
  • Select the “Add/View My List” button to export your selected courses.
  • Select the “Email” or “Download” icon in the upper right corner.
  • Print/save the list for your records.
Sample image of the Equivalency List with two courses selected followed by a sample image of the "My List" view where the email button can be found.
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Course Equivalent Do’s and Don’ts

  • Don’t take the same course twice to apply to multiple CCS degree requirements, only one course will apply to your program.
  • Don’t take a course that is not listed on the Equivalency List.
  • Don’t take a studio course and expect automatic credit. Credit is not guaranteed and is based on approval at the discretion of the Dept. Chair.
  • Do meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your transfer credit plans and degree planning questions.
  • Do see the Registrar or an Academic Advisor with questions you have about courses that are not on the equivalency list.
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Search the Guest Institution’s website

  • Review Guest Student procedures for registration
  • Review your planned term for registration and search courses from your saved/printed list for availability.
  • Contact the Guest Institution’s Registrar Office or other identified Student Service Office for assistance.
  • Confirm Guest Institution registration dates and deadlines
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Add a note to Student Planning and notify your Academic Advisor (by meeting or email) of credit plans.

Step 1: click the "Advising" link. Step 2: Enter a note in the "Compose a Note" text box. Step 3: click the "Save Note" button. Step 4: click the "Request Review" button.
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Register and complete the courses

  • Review Guest Student registration procedures at the Guest Institution.
  • If required by the Guest Institution, you can find the Michigan Undergraduate Guest Application (MUGA) on the AARO Transfer Credit Resources page.
  • Register at the Guest Institution using their procedures and registration dates.
  • Complete registered courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

Note: Only credits will transfer, not the grade. Courses with “C-” grade or lower are not accepted.

Be sure to email your Michigan Undergraduate Guest Application to the Academic Advising and Registration office at CCS.
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Request an official transcript from the Guest Institution:

  • After all courses have been completed and grades are available, review the Guest Institution website or contact their Registrar’s Office to request an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
  • Request to have your transcripts sent directly from the Guest Institution to the CCS Registrar:

College for Creative Studies
Academic Advising & Registration Office
ATTN: Karen LaDucer, Registrar
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202

Electronic transcript requests can be emailed to: aaro@collegeforcreativestudies.edu

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Final Step! Verify if your transfer credits have been received and placed:

  • Allow time for your transcript to arrive.
  • Check online and view Student Planning/My Progress to confirm if your credits have been placed appropriately.
  • Course requirements that were previously unsatisfied should now read as “completed” in your record.
  • Confirm with the Academic Advising & Registration Office if your Transcript has been received and/or processed.
  • If not, you may need to contact the Guest Institution to check on your transcript request.

Questions?

Contact the Academic Advising & Registration Office (AARO): 313-664-7672.

Schedule an Advising Appointment with your Academic Advisor.