Britt Rios-Ellis, OU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Jennifer Berne, OCC Provost, sign the articulation agreement during a ceremony at OU.
Leaders from Oakland University and Oakland Community College are pictured at the signing ceremony.
Pictured from left, Dawn Aubry, OU Vice President for Enrollment Management; Britt Rios-Ellis, OU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Cynthia Carbone, OCC Dean of Communication, Arts and Humanities; Peter Schade, OCC Program Coordinator of Graphic Design; Elaine Carey, OU Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Jennifer Berne, OCC Provost.
A new transfer articulation agreement between Oakland University and Oakland Community College will create a more streamlined, cost-efficient path for students to complete associate and bachelor’s degrees in graphic design.
The agreement increases the number of transferable graphic design credits from 16 to 20, saving students money while encouraging them to complete OCC’s associate degree. Students will then only have 44 graphic design credits left to complete their bachelor’s degree at OU.
The agreement is effective through November 30, 2026 and is subject to review for continuation after five years.
"I am so glad that we have been able to continue to expand our partnership with Oakland Community College, by offering students a unique opportunity to complete an associate degree in graphic design and then transition directly into the bachelor's degree program here at OU,” said Shane Lewis, OU’s director of Undergraduate Admissions. “These seamless pathways continue to help students achieve their educational goals, while preparing them to make a positive impact on the workforce."
Oakland University also offers the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) to Oakland Community College transfer students. This also means easier access for the region’s state college students, many of whom are the first generation in their families to seek higher education. For more information about TAG, visit oakland.edu/transfers.
In addition, OU offers the following scholarships for community college transfer students:
Awarded to new transfer students from a Michigan community college with a GPA of 3.80 or higher and 56 or more transferable credits. Note that 56 transferable credits must be earned by the scholarship deadline.
Awarded to new community college transfer students with a GPA of 3.80 or above and 24-55 transferable credits, OR with a GPA of 3.50-3.79 and 24 or more transferable credits. Also awarded to new transfer students from a four-year college or university with a GPA of 3.50 or higher and 24 or more transferable credits. Note that 24 transferable credits must be earned by the scholarship deadline.
Awarded to new transfer students with a college GPA of 3.0-3.49 and 24 or more transferable credits. Note that 24 transferable credits must be earned by the scholarship deadline.
Awarded to frontline workers (approved for participation in the State of Michigan Futures for Frontliners program) who have earned their associate degree from any of the 28 Michigan community colleges, or who have earned a minimum of 62 credits, at the time of enrollment at OU. Must enroll at OU by the fall 2024 semester to qualify, and successfully complete a minimum of 12 OU credit hours per semester.
Oakland University offers the OU Transfer Grant to incoming transfer students with demonstrated financial need. This grant is awarded to new transfer students with an estimated family contribution (EFC) of $0 (as determined by completion of the FAFSA), and 24 or more transferable credits. Eligible incoming transfer students will automatically be considered for this need-based grant.