Transfer

Complete up to half your bachelor's at MTC.

MTC's associate degrees are designed to meet your four-year institution's general education requirements and provide some coursework toward your major. Plus, many four-year institutions offer transfer scholarships to MTC students!

Get Your Associate Degree

Reverse Transfer for Former MTC Students

Transfer credits from a 4-year institution back to MTC for the purpose of conferring an MTC associate degree. If you are interested in having your 4-year college transcripts evaluated to see if you meet the requirements to earn an associate’s degree from MTC, please submit the Reverse Transfer Graduation Form at the link below.

Reverse Transfer Graduation Form

Transfer Pathways by School

What's the difference between transfer options?

Bridge Programs—Wide Variety of Degree Programs at Selected School

Bridge Programs provide a seamless transition to a wide variety of programs at the selected college or university. Students receive guidance from the Bridge school before and throughout the transfer process, in addition to other student life and enrollment benefits.

Articulation Agreements—Specific Degree Program at Specific School

Articulation Agreements are formal partnerships that help students map their coursework to specific degree programs. These programs should save time and money by limiting loss of credits.

View Transfer Pathways by Program

Transfer Programs

Transfer Programs are designated degree programs that are designed for transfer with or without a partnership agreement.

MTC courses transfer to many other in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities, so even if you don't see it on this list, we can still help you transfer your coursework! Talk to your advisor at MTC about your desire to transfer.

Benedict College

Transfer to Benedict College

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program, Transfer Programs

Bridge Program 

  • Information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships and support programs
  • Special events and programs at Benedict College
  • Opportunity to audition for the Benedict College Band and the Benedict College Gospel Choir

Bridge Program Details 

Partner School Links

Benedict Office of Admissions & Recruitment

Claflin University

Transfer to Claflin University

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program, Transfer Programs, Articulation Agreements

Bridge Program

  • Information on admissions, financial aid, scholarship and advisement
  • Targeted activities to support successful transfer
  • Claflin offers courses toward baccalaureate degree completion in the Columbia area

Bridge Program Details

Articulation Agreements

  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education

Partner School Links

Claflin University Transfer Admissions

The Citadel

Transfer to the Citadel

Transfer Pathways: Articulation Agreement for Criminal Justice

The AAS in Criminal Justice Technology can be used toward completion of a BA in Criminal Justice.

Partner School Links

College Transfer Programs at the Citadel

Clemson University

Transfer to Clemson University

Transfer Pathways: Articulation Agreement for Architecture

The Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Architecture degree enables students to transfer into Clemson University's Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with advanced standing.

Partner School Links

Clemson University Transfer Admissions

Coastal Carolina University

Transfer to Coastal Carolina University

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program

Bridge Program

  • Guidance related to transfer admission, credit evaluation, financial aid, and merit award opportunities from CCU’s Transfer Team
  • Students meeting CCU’s freshmen admissions requirements may transfer after one semester at MTC
  • Transfer students accepted to the University with an earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from MTC will have all core curriculum requirements waived

Bridge Program Details

Partner School Links

Coastal Carolina University Transfer Admissions

Coker University

Transfer to Coker University

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program, Articulation Agreements

Bridge Program

  • Simplified application process
  • Direct transfer pathway with 100% of credits transferring
  • $2,000 scholarship for up to three years

Bridge Program Details

Articulation Agreements

  • Criminal Justice
  • Marketing

Partner School Links

Coker University Transfer Student Admissions Coker University Transfer Guides

Columbia College

Transfer to Columbia College

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program, Articulation Agreements

Bridge Program

  • Guidance on admissions and enrollment from Columbia College Bridge Program Coordinator
  • Course recommendations to ensure students receive maximum transfer credit
  • Women's Transfer Day program and transfer scholarships

Bridge Program Details

Articulation Agreements

  • Accounting
  • Computer Technology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education
  • Human Services
  • Management
  • Nursing

Partner School Links

How to Transfer to Columbia College

Columbia International University

Transfer to Columbia International University

Transfer Pathways: Articulation Agreement in Management

MTC's AAS in Management can be applied to Columbia International University's On-Campus BS in Business Administration or Online BS in Business Administration.

Partner School Links

Columbia International University Transfer Students

Lander University

Transfer to Lander University

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program, Articulation Agreements

Bridge Program

  • Information on admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and academic support programs at Lander
  • ID card that allows free admission to Lander University student events
  • Guaranteed admission and priority registration if requirements are met

Bridge Program Details

Articulation Agreements

  • Nursing
  • Psychology

Partner School Links

Lander University Transfer Student Admissions

Limestone College

Transfer to Limestone College

Transfer Pathways: Transfer Programs, Articulation Agreements

Articulation Agreements

  • Accounting
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Human Services
  • Marketing

Partner School Links

Limestone College Transfer Policy Limestone College Transfer Agreements

Medical University of South Carolina

Transfer to Medical University of South Carolina

Transfer Pathways: Transfer Program

Partner School Links

MUSC Technical School Partnerships

Newberry College

Transfer to Newberry College

Bridge Program

  • Guidance in transfer admissions, financial aid and scholarship opportunities
  • Students meeting Newberry College’s freshmen admissions requirements may transfer after one semester
  • Generous financial aid includes merit-based scholarships for transfer students

Bridge Program Details

Articulation Agreements

  • Accounting
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education

Partner School Links

Newberry College Transfer Students

Palmetto College USC

Transfer to Palmetto College USC

Transfer Pathway: Articulation Agreements

Articulation Agreements

  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Human Services

Partner School Links

Palmetto College Online Programs

Southern Wesleyan University

Transfer to Southern Wesleyan University

Transfer Pathways: Articulation Agreement in Early Childhood Education

Graduates of the Associate Degree in Early Care and Education who meet certain criteria will be admitted with junior standing into the BS in Early Childhood and Family Studies major.

Partner School Links

SWU Transfer Students

South Carolina Fire Academy

Transfer to South Carolina Fire Academy

Transfer Pathways: Articulation Agreement in Management

Partner School Links

SC Fire Academy

South Carolina State University

Transfer to South Carolina State University

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program, Articulation Agreements

Bridge Program

  • Structured advisement and an array of support services
  • 50% discount on the South Carolina State activity fee
  • Transfer student mentor or academic program coordinator at SCSU

Bridge Program Details

Articulation Agreements

  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education
  • Marketing

Partner School Links

SC State MTC Partnerships

University of Phoenix

Transfer to University of Phoenix

Transfer Pathways: Transfer Program, Articulation Agreements

Articulation Agreements

  • Computer Technology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Management
  • Nursing

Partner School Links

University of Phoenix Admissions

University of South Carolina—Columbia

Transfer to USC Columbia

Transfer Pathways: Bridge Program (Transfer Connect), Transfer Program, Articulation Agreements

Transfer Connect

  • Information on admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and academic support programs at USC
  • Ability to participate in Carolina Band, Colorguard, Coquettes, Volleyball and Basketball Bands
  • Direct transfer tracks within specific majors

Transfer Connect Details

Articulation Agreements

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Nursing

Partner School Links

MTC to USC Transfer Tracks

University of South Carolina—Beaufort

Transfer to USC Beaufort

Transfer Pathways: Articulation Agreement in Human Services

Partner School Links

USC Beaufort Transfer Admissions

University of South Carolina—Upstate

Transfer to USC Upstate

Transfer Pathways: Articulation Agreements

Articulation Agreements

  • Criminal Justice
  • Human Services

Partner School Links

USC Upstate Transfer Guides

Transfer Pathways by Program

MTC Articulation Agreements

Articulation Agreements are partnerships between four-year colleges and universities tied to specific degree programs. Articulation agreements simplify the complexity of determining what courses to take, eliminating the guesswork regarding transferability. Following these agreements should save students time and money.

To choose an articulation agreement, talk to your advisor or program coordinator about the college or university you want to attend.

MTC courses transfer to many other in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities, so even if you don't see your program on this list, we can still help you transfer your coursework! Talk to your advisor at MTC about your desire to transfer.

Accounting

MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Accounting:

  • Columbia College
  • Limestone College
  • Newberry College 
Architecture

The Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Architecture degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Architecture Program at another institution. Students can be accepted to transfer into Clemson University's Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with advanced standing.

Computer Technology

MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools for Computer Technology:

  • Columbia College
  • University of Phoenix
Criminal Justice

The AAS in Criminal Justice Technology is fully transferable to most four-year colleges and universities. In addition, MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools.

  • The Citadel
  • Claflin University
  • Coker University
  • Columbia College
  • Limestone College
  • Newberry College
  • Palmetto College University of South Carolina
  • South Carolina State University
  • University of Phoenix
  • University of South Carolina Upstate 
Early Childhood Education

MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools for Early Childhood Education:

  • Claflin University 
  • Columbia College
  • Newberry College
  • Palmetto College University of South Carolina
  • South Carolina State University
  • Southern Wesleyan University
  • University of South Carolina
Education

MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools for Education:

  • Columbia College
  • Limestone College
  • Newberry College
  • South Carolina State University
  • University of South Carolina
Engineering

The University of South Carolina provides several tracks from the AAS in Engineering Fundamentals program to bachelor's degrees in engineering.

University of South Carolina Transfer Pathways

Human Services

MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools for the AAS in Human Services:

  • Columbia College
  • Limestone College
  • Palmetto College University of South Carolina
  • University of South Carolina Beaufort 
Management

MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools for the Associate Degree in Management:

  • Columbia International University (MGT)
  • Columbia College (MGT)
  • South Carolina Fire Academy (MGT)
  • University of Phoenix
     
Marketing
MTC has articulation agreements with the following schools for the Associate Degree in Marketing:
 
  • Claflin University
  • Coker University
  • Limestone College
  • South Carolina State University
Nursing
Students in the ADN program at MTC can transfer into RN to BSN programs at the following schools:
 
  • Claflin University
  • Columbia College
  • Lander University
  • University of Phoenix
  • University of South Carolina
Psychology
MTC students pursuing an AA in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Psychology, Biological Psychology, or Forensic Psychology who meet the requirements of the articulation agreement with Lander University will receive priority acceptance to the BS in Psychology at Lander University.

Ready to start planning your transfer?

Whether you know which program you want to pursue or need help exploring the possibilities, contact your advisor to discuss your options.

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Transfer FAQs

Bridge Program FAQs

Bridge Programs ease the transfer experience for students. MTC students in a Bridge Program may participate in activities and special events at the partner college in addition to receiving information on admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and support programs.

Still have questions? Contact our bridge program coordinator.

What is a Bridge Program?

Midlands Technical College Bridge programs provide students who are interested in transferring to certain four-year colleges and universities a clear pathway and supportive activities which enhance transfer success. MTC has established Bridge programs with several colleges and continues to explore additional opportunities with other colleges. Students in Bridge programs generally experience a seamless transition when transferring and greater success after transfer.

Which schools have Bridge Programs with MTC?
Do I have to take a full two years at MTC to participate in a Bridge Program?

No. Bridge students must be enrolled for a minimum of 30 semester hours of college-level coursework to earn the GPA required by the desired academic program at the receiving college. Other students may choose to earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree at MTC prior to transfer.

How can I participate in a Bridge Program?

There are two basic means of qualifying for a Bridge program. One way is for the desired four-year college to identify you as a potential bridge candidate. If you applied for admission to the transfer institution but were denied admission, then you could be referred to MTC as a Bridge Program candidate. Another means of qualifying is for you to apply to MTC and let the MTC Bridge Coordinator know that you want to participate in a Bridge program.

What perks are available for Bridge Program participants?

Bridge students are eligible to participate in certain sports and extracurricular activities at their destination school. Ask your advisor what perks you're eligible for!

How can I be sure that my credits from Midlands Technical College will transfer?

A benefit of being a Bridge student is that it can provide you with a seamless transition from MTC to your intended institution. In addition, MTC has transfer advisors who maintain close working relationships with many four-year colleges and universities. You should work closely with your academic advisor at MTC and the admissions/advisement personnel at the college to which you are planning to transfer.

Will developmental courses count in the 30 credit hours I need for transfer?

No. Placement in developmental (DVS) courses is based on your performance on the college placement test. These pre-college courses will strengthen your academic skills to help you be successful in college-level courses and earn the GPA required for transfer. Only college level courses (101 or higher) are counted in the 30 credit hours for transfer.

Financial Aid FAQs

I am eligible for a LIFE Scholarship. How much money will I receive at MTC, and can I take my LIFE Scholarship with me when I transfer?

LIFE Scholarship recipients at MTC can receive a maximum award of up to $5,000 per year (Fall and Spring semesters) for two years, not to exceed the cost of tuition for 30 credit hours per year. To be eligible to continue the LIFE Scholarship the next year, you must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of college level (101 or higher) work and earn a minimum 3.0 GPA each academic year to continue your LIFE eligibility to the next year.

What other financial resources does MTC provide?

MTC offers federal aid such as Title IV Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, and Academic Competitiveness Grants. MTC also provides state aid such as LIFE Scholarships, South Carolina Need-Based grants and SC Lottery Tuition Assistance. Students may also be eligible for Midlands Technical Education Foundation Scholarships and other financial resources. For more information see Financial Aid.​

Other Transfer FAQs

Where can I learn more about statewide transfer agreements between public schools in SC?

View our Transfer Policy for Public Two- and Four-Year Institutions in South Carolina in our handbook.

You can also visit the SC Transfer and Articulation Center for more information on transfer agreements between participating schools in South Carolina. 

What if I just want to take one or two MTC courses for transfer back to my home institution?

View information for Transient Students Visiting MTC From Another College

 

Contact the Bridge Program Coordinator

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