{"id":71,"date":"2026-07-22T10:11:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/eoi\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-07-22T10:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:21:42","slug":"micup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/eoi\/micup\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan College\/University Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-83 size-large\" alt=\"A person walks past a modern building with large glass windows and outdoor seating areas surrounded by trees and flowers.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/eoi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2026\/07\/fall-semester-35-1024x683.jpg\" 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Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Michigan College\/University Partnership program is designed to increase the graduation rate of academically and\/or economically disadvantaged residents of Michigan who transfer from community colleges to baccalaureate programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Program Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students must meet the following criteria to be admitted into the program:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Michigan Resident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A past student of one of the four Flint-area high schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.5+ cumulative GPA&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer student from a community college.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting the transition for transfer students from community college to University of Michigan-Flint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support students in achieving their academic goals, advancing class standing, and degree completion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating social integration and engagement on UM-Flint\u2019s campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster a sense of community and belonging at UM-Flint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Program Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scholarship Opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Success and Life Skills Workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Success Coaching in the form of course selection and degree planning with the goal of on-schedule graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking Opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional support to help manage personal challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer Ready \u2013 Canvas Community Page (Asynchronous):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Networking opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial literacy &amp; budgeting resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life and study skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing of on-campus events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-campus and external resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct connection to UM-Flint resources, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/career-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/caps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counseling services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/disabilitysupportservices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability support 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