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).
If the school is not listed, contact the AARO for assistance.
Schools must be accredited and operate on semester terms.
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View the Equivalency List for credits that are transferable from the Guest Institution to CCS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
