Taking Courses Outside 蹤獲扦-Dearborn
If you are a degree-seeking student at 蹤獲扦-Dearborn and in good academic standing, you may apply as a guest student at another college or university. Although not required, students are encouraged to speak with an advisor prior to taking courses off-campus. To ensure appropriate transferability of a course, you may complete a Transfer Equivalency Request/Verification Form prior to attendance at another school or college. Guest admission is usually valid for only one university semester or session at a time.
When to Apply
You should apply well in advance, and at least one month prior to the start of classes at your chosen school. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.
How to Apply
- Decide on a school and the course(s) you wish to elect
- Verify that you have not reached the maximum allowable transfer credit hours and that you are within the required number of residency hours.
- If you are not sure about your Financial Aid, please consult with a Financial Aid Counselor prior to proceeding. You are responsible for knowing and understanding your Financial Aid benefits.
- Review the Course Transfer System (CTS) for equivalencies. Complete a Transfer Equivalency Request/Verification Form, if desired.
- Complete a (You must meet the minimum requirements to attend another school as a guest student.). Once your guest application is completed, sign and then mail, fax, email or deliver in person to 蹤獲扦-Dearborn Office of the Registrar, 1169 UC.
- Please indicate if you would like ES/R&R to mail your guest application to your chosen school or if you would prefer to pick up your completed form.
- Inquire about course registration procedures at guest school.
Once you have completed your course(s), request that your transcript is sent to your Academic Unit Office for evaluation, transfer approval and recording of credits.
If you plan to take a course at a school outside of Michigan, you may need to have the course evaluated and approved prior to enrolling.
Many out-of-state courses are not evaluated. If a course is not listed in the CTS, please work with your college advising office to check for equivalencies. The advising office may require a course description and possibly a syllabus to determine if the course is transferable to 蹤獲扦-Dearborn. If a course is not listed you will need to complete a Transfer Equivalency Request/Verification Form. This should be done BEFORE you take a course to ensure appropriate transfer.