Transfer to Baker College: Build on Your Success
Your journey doesn’t start over; it continues here.
At Baker College, we recognize the dedication you’ve put into your education. Whether you’re transferring college credits or an entire degree, we’re committed to making your transition seamless. With flexible learning options, affordable tuition, and a wide range of career-focused programs, Baker College is the ideal place to complete your degree and advance your future.
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Why Transfer to Baker College?
Maximize Your Transfer Credits
Bring up to 90 credits with you—minimizing repeated coursework helps you graduate faster.
Affordable Tuition & Scholarships
Take advantage of one of Michigan’s lowest tuition rates and generous transfer scholarships of up to $9,000 per year.
Flexible Course Options
Study your way with three learning formats: on-campus, 100% online, or Online Live (real-time virtual classes).
Career-Focused Programs
Choose from over 60 in-demand degrees, developed with employer input to prepare you for meaningful work.
Strong Industry Connections
Access internships, clinicals, and practicum experiences that connect you directly to your chosen field.
Personalized Transfer Support
Our admissions team works 1:1 with transfer students to simplify the credit evaluation process and build custom degree plans.
Transfer-Friendly, Student First, and Ready for You!
90
Maximum transferable credits toward a bachelor’s degree*
3
Flexible learning options: on-campus, online, and Online Live (virtual face-to-face) classes
60+
Degree programs in diverse career fields
6
Convenient campus locations across Michigan, plus online options
*Transfer credits accepted from community colleges, public and private universities, and all regionally accredited and select nationally accredited colleges and universities.
Tools to Simplify Your College Credit Transfer
Affordable and Accessible Education
Quality education should be within reach.
Baker College offers one of the most affordable tuition rates among colleges and universities in Michigan, without compromising academic excellence.
Additional transfer student benefits include:
- No-cost transcript evaluation
- Transfer scholarships up to $9,000/year
- No need to repeat previously earned college credits
- BC Housing Scholarship for eligible students living on select campuses
The result is a wise investment in your future that respects your past.
Get personalized help from our enrollment specialists.
Our team is eager to help you connect with as many financial aid opportunities as possible. Drop us a line to learn more about the options available to you.
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Student Housing That’s Affordable
New students enrolling at our Cadillac, Owosso, or Port Huron campuses can take advantage of the BC Housing Scholarship opportunity, which provides significant discounts on housing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baker College will accept up to 90 credits earned at any regionally-accredited college or university toward a bachelor’s degree and up to 45 toward an associate degree. The exact number of transfer credits accepted may vary depending on your specific transfer circumstances.
Yes! We award college credit for military training and service, based on ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines. You may also earn experiential credit for relevant work, volunteer, or training experience that aligns with the learning outcomes of our courses. Our team will help you explore all your credit options.
Transfer students are reviewed individually. In most cases, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for admission, especially for graduates of Michigan community colleges. Additional requirements may apply based on your program of interest.
Yes! Transfer students are welcome and encouraged to apply for professional healthcare programs at Baker College, such as Nursing (including an Accelerated option), Surgical Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). In addition to meeting the institution’s admission requirements, students must also fulfill the specific program admission criteria and complete a supplemental program form. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information regarding program availability and requirements.
We work hard to ensure you can begin classes on the next available start date. Baker College offers multiple options for starting each semester. For a complete list of dates for the current and upcoming semesters, please visit our academic calendar .
Yes! Baker College has 16-week, 8-week, and 6-week courses running year-round and most programs can start at any time. For a complete list of dates for the current and upcoming sessions, please visit our academic calendar.
Our goal is to help you graduate on time—or even ahead of schedule. We maximize your transferable credits and help you build a plan that avoids unnecessary repetition of coursework. We also offer accelerated pathways for some programs.
Baker College is one of the most affordable four-year institutions in Michigan. Additionally, our transfer student scholarships help to reduce the cost of your education even further. To view tuition and fees for the current academic year, please visit our tuition page.
Your Baker College enrollment specialist will work with you to ensure you receive any federal student aid for which you qualify. Be sure to update your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to include Baker College (school code: 004673).
We recommend submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 each year. State and federal scholarship deadlines vary, and completing your FAFSA by the priority deadlines may increase your chances of receiving some aid. It is important to discuss your options with an Admissions team member to ensure you maximize your eligibility.
For more information on our generous transfer and other scholarships, please visit our scholarships page.