Academic Policies and Requirements
Midlands Technical College is committed to working closely with public and private high schools to ensure students have the preparation they need to enter Midlands Technical College and to succeed in the programs of their choice.
The college also works with other institutions of higher education to facilitate students' transfer of credits both into Midlands Technical College and from Midlands Technical College to other colleges. Students wishing to transfer from Midlands Technical College to another college should contact that college for information about transferability of credits. Because transfer of credits is always the decision of the receiving institution, Midlands Technical College cannot guarantee transfer of its courses, but articulation agreements are generally accurate guidelines for students.
Applicability and time limitations on transfer coursework will be determined at the receiving institution by the appropriate program's department chair or designee.
Student coursework older than ten years to be applied toward graduation must be approved by the appropriate program's department chair or designee.
Students wishing to transfer to Midlands Technical College from another college should request that all previous colleges attended submit official transcripts to the Admissions Office. Midlands Technical College is capable of receiving transcripts electronically. Students should request transcripts in electronic form, if available.
The following types of articulation agreements generally describe the potential for transfer of credits and/or advanced standing.
Medical University of South Carolina -- Health Sciences Transfer
Midlands Technical College students who have graduated from health sciences degree programs may enter the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) degree program leading to the Bachelor of Health Sciences. Technical credits taken at Midlands Technical College can apply toward this baccalaureate degree. MUSC courses leading to this degree are taught on the Airport Campus in the evening.
University of South Carolina -- Course Transfer
Most courses taken at MTC that apply toward the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees and selected courses in other programs can transfer to the University of South Carolina (USC). Because exact requirements for the first two years of college work vary at USC, students must consult with the receiving department at the university.
University of South Carolina -- Pre-Engineering Transfer
The College of Engineering at the University of South Carolina has agreed that University-approved courses in the lower division of the engineering curriculum may be taught at Midlands Technical College. Students accepted by the university for enrollment in the College of Engineering can receive transfer credit for courses taken at Midlands Technical College in accordance with the university's transfer policies.
South Carolina State University -- Electronics Engineering Technology Transfer
South Carolina State University has agreed to accept credits from approved courses in Midlands Technical College's Electronics Engineering Technology degree toward the bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. A minimum of 30 hours must be earned through South Carolina State University to receive the bachelor's degree.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Agreement
Midlands Technical College students may take the first year of course work toward becoming an occupational therapy assistant. Students can then apply to Trident Technical College or Greenville Technical College to complete the second year and earn an associate degree.
Institutions Accepting Transfer Credits
Students should check with institutions to which they are seeking admission to determine the particular courses and the exact number of credits that they may transfer. The following is a partial listing of senior institutions that have accepted credit from Midlands Technical College:
Allen University
Appalachian State University
Benedict College
Central Wesleyan College
Charleston Southern University
The Citadel
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Coker College
College of Charleston
Colorado State
Columbia College
Columbia International University
Converse College
Erskine College
Francis Marion University
Furman University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Lander University
Limestone College
Medical University of South Carolina
Newberry College
North Carolina State University
Presbyterian College
South Carolina State University
University of Georgia
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of South Carolina
Voorhees College
Winthrop University
Wofford College
Many other colleges and universities in all regions of the country readily accept transfer credits from Midlands Technical College.