How many credits can a student transfer into MSU?
For first-time transfer students, the maximum number of credits transferable to MSU from a 2-year institution is 60 semester credits. However, all coursework is evaluated and included on the students academic record, but only 60 credits are applied toward the students total credit requirement (usually 120 credits for undergraduates). A transfer student must complete 30 semester credits at Michigan State in order to graduate with an undergraduate degree. A transfer student must complete 50 semester credits at Michigan State in order to be eligible for graduation honors. Once matriculated MSU students reach junior standing (56 credits), they are no longer allowed to transfer credit from a 2-year institution. However, they can still take courses at 2-year institutions to fulfill requirements or prerequisites; the course may transfer, but the credits will not be applied to the students total credits. This was reiterated in the January 27, 2006 memo from Dr. Youatt and Dr. Stanford: Student
