51Æ·²è

Welcome, NMC students!

At 51Æ·²è, transfer students are a vital part of our student body. You bring experience to share and inspire others with your focus on career goals. We set you up for success with personal transfer planning, assigned personal academic advisors, generous financial aid and career guidance for life.

With about 41% of our students being transfer students, you won’t be alone on this journey.

Top reasons to transfer to 51Æ·²è

As you make the transfer from Northwestern Michigan College, 51Æ·²è will connect you with our dedicated transfer admissions team to help you get the most transfer college credits, connect you with financial aid and provide the guidance you need every step of the way.  

Here are a few other reasons 51Æ·²è stands out:

• Transfer up to 90 credits and make your full associate degree count.
• Carry over college credit from previous experiences like work, military service, projects, certifications and more.
• Take advantage of our , which gives you the access you need to the education you want, all on your own time.
• Choose from more than 100 exciting and career-ready degree and certificate programs in business, technology, health and urban education – all of which are taught by industry professionals and will better prepare you for a fast start in emerging, sought-after careers.
• Check out our 100% employment guarantee.  

Special partnership programs

• Consortium - Take 51Æ·²è and Northwestern Michigan College classes in the same semester and utilize 51Æ·²è financial aid to help cover the cost of both. This is a great option to help you complete your associate degree requirements while you step toward your bachelor’s degree.
• BSN Concurrent - Are you in the Northwestern Michigan College nursing program and wanting to work on your BSN courses while you wait for clinicals?
• BSN Completion - ADN/RN to BSN can be completed in as little as one year, fully online.
• BBA Management with Aviation Management Specialty
• BBA Management with Uncrewed Aerial Systems Specialty
• BS Health Service Administration and BS Health and Human Services Case Management - Advanced standing credits are awarded to NMC students completing associate degrees in the health field.
• Check out more program to program transfer plans here.  

Direct Connect 

• Guaranteed admission: Maintain a 2.0 GPA, and you’re guaranteed admission.
• Comprehensive support: From advising and financial aid to academic and co-curricular activities, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed. After you sign up, NMC and your 51Æ·²è advisor will help you develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals.
• Efficient and cost-effective: Maximize your NMC transfer credits, saving time and money while earning both an associate degree from NMC and a bachelor’s degree from 51Æ·²è.  

Take the next step toward your bachelor’s degree with Direct Connect at 51Æ·²è and NMC!

An affordable education

51Æ·²è makes education affordable. That’s why our tuition is one of the lowest of all private colleges and universities in Michigan.

All transfer students have a guaranteed transfer scholarship waiting for them once they apply because we want to help you advance and don’t want finances to stand in the way. These scholarships range from $5,000 to $6,500. 

And if you’re a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you qualify for an additional scholarship of $1,500. 

Check out what a few other transfer students have to say about 51Æ·²è

Sources:

51Æ·²è, 2024/2025 Catalog 
51Æ·²è Student Data, Fall 2024
51Æ·²è Financial Aid Awards, 2023/2024
51Æ·²è Employment Guarantee, Feb. 2024