Finish strong with a University of Michigan degree.
Transfer students are a core part of the University of Michigan-Flint, with dedicated pathways designed to make your previous work count, not repeat it. UM-Flint enrolls more new transfer students each year than most larger universities across the state. Every UM-Flint transfer student has access to the same tools that make switching schools easier here — the Michigan Transfer Agreement, transfer-specific scholarships, and more than 70 bachelor’s programs built to pick up where you left off.
The Go Blue Guarantee: a University of Michigan degree, tuition-free
The Go Blue Guarantee covers full tuition for Michigan residents admitted to UM-Flint who meet academic and household income requirements — no separate application required. If you qualify, you’re automatically considered the moment you’re admitted. It applies to transfer students the same way it applies to everyone else.
Why transfer students choose UM-Flint
Your credits count
The Michigan Transfer Agreement and UM-Flint’s Transfer Equivalency tool are built to maximize the credits you bring in, not minimize them.
A faster path to a degree
With 70+ bachelor’s programs and dedicated transfer pathways, you can pick up where you left off instead of starting over.
Automatic scholarship consideration
Transfer students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA are automatically considered for the UM-Flint Transfer Scholarship, worth $2,500 a year for two years.
The Go Blue Guarantee
Eligible Michigan residents who meet academic and income requirements can attend UM-Flint tuition-free, with automatic consideration upon admission.
A quick decision
Admission decisions typically arrive one to two weeks after your application and transcripts are submitted.
Flexible finishing options
UM-Flint’s Accelerated Online Degree Completion program lets you finish your degree with self-paced, asynchronous online courses built around your existing credits.
Meet Kaitlyn Bader
Education
Kaitlyn Bader began college studying athletic training at another university and left after a difficult first semester. She picked things back up at a community college — and eventually transferred to UM-Flint with enough credits to start substitute teaching in local K-12 schools right away.
That experience in real classrooms is what pointed her toward her focus today: teaching elementary students. “I always loved education and had amazing teachers in my life,” she said. Along the way, she found a second home in Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. “Phi Sigma brought a larger sense of family and connection into my life when I needed it the most,” Bader said. She also co-founded UM-Flint’s club tennis team, which now competes against schools like Central Michigan University and Oakland University.
In fall 2025, Bader was named a Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar. Her advice for students figuring out their own path: “Just show up and be you.”
Ready to finish your degree at UM-Flint?
Bring your credits. Bring your momentum. We’ll help you figure out the rest.