External Transfer Students
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Definition
If you are currently attending a college or university other than the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, you're considered an external transfer student. The University of Michigan School of Public Health welcomes external transfer applications from students who have attended or are currently attending a post-secondary institution within the United States*.
Eligibility
External transfer applicants should have approximately 48 transferable credits before beginning the program and have completed the necessary prerequisites. Applicants may review course equivalencies using the transfer credit page.
Students attending institutions that do not offer courses equivalent to the prerequisite requirements will still receive full consideration. Admitted students will have the opportunity to complete these courses during their first semester at Michigan Public Health.
Please note that completion of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is not required for admission to the School of Public Health.
*International applicants must have completed two consecutive academic years at a U.S. institution before matriculating into the program.
Application Information
The online application to apply to major in public health opens each year on October 1 and closes on January 15. External Transfer applicants complete all the same application components as Cross-Campus Transfer students and should follow these application steps.
In addition to completing the online application, external applicants must also schedule an advising appointment. Advising appointments can help you understand: Transferability of completed coursework, progress toward prerequisite requirements, transfer credit expectations, and the application process.
Admission Criteria for External Transfer Applicants
The University of Michigan School of Public Health considers the following academic factors in determining admission for external transfer students:
- Number of credit hours completed in transferable course work by proposed term of entry. See the transfer credit page for more information on how courses transfer.
- Level of achievement in college coursework.
- Successful completion of prerequisite courses.
- To determine course equivalency please visit the transfer credit page.
- Engagement with community and/or campus organizations.
- Demonstrated interest in Public Health. Be sure to highlight what makes the public health major right for you given your interests, goals and experiences.
Questions?
For more information about the undergraduate programs, admissions process, or to request an appointment, contact our admissions and advising team at [email protected].
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