Community college path

Wayne State University (WSU) welcomes community college students to join our accredited engineering and computer science undergraduate programs. To ensure a smooth transition, it’s important that students complete the required courses. We strongly encourage students to consult with both their community college advisors and the College of Engineering advisors before enrolling. This ensures their courses will transfer seamlessly towards a WSU degree.

Transfer guidance

For guidance throughout the transfer process:

• Visit the WSU Transfer Student Success Center website for answers to common questions.
• Take advantage of advising services available at WSU’s three satellite campuses:
  • Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC)
  • University Center (Macomb)
  • Schoolcraft College

Course transfers and evaluations

WSU simplifies course transfers through:

• Detailed Transfer Plans: These help community college students fulfill general education and program requirements.
• Course Equivalency Guides: A comprehensive list of transfer equivalencies, organized by institution.

If a course isn’t listed on the equivalencies page, it must be evaluated by the Transfer Student Success Center before WSU will accept it for credit.

Engineering Technology Division (ET)

The Engineering Technology Division (ET) is one of eight departments within WSU’s College of Engineering. ET has established Articulation Agreements with various community colleges. These agreements streamline the transfer process by allowing students to transfer between 60–90 credits from their community college coursework. By maximizing transferable credits, these agreements allow many students to complete their bachelor’s degree in as little as one to two years after transferring to WSU.

ET offers six specialized degree programs that are available through articulation agreements:

• Computer Technology
• Construction Management
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Welding and Metallurgical Engineering Technology

Scholarships for transfer students

WSU offers scholarships for transfer students who have graduated from high school and earned credits at another institution. To qualify:

• Submit your FAFSA before the deadline.

Application process

When applying to WSU’s undergraduate programs, specify the College of Engineering program you intend to join. The Community College Transfer website provides:

• Detailed application instructions
• Steps for transferring credits
• Paying for college

Transfer Orientation

Don’t forget to register for Transfer Orientation before starting your journey at Wayne State University.