We, M State counselors, help students clarify educational goals, identify program options, make decisions about degrees and select courses that fulfill a student's degree requirements, transfer plans and educational goals. In addition, we also help students with academic progress issues.


Program and Majors


Transfer programs



How does the Associate in Arts (AA) degree transfer and to which colleges and universities?

The Associate in Arts Degree can be used to fulfill freshman-sophomore general education requirements in all the state universities in Minnesota, at several colleges within the University of Minnesota, the University of North Dakota, and at North Dakota State University. Be sure to discuss your educational plans with an M State counselor in order to ensure a smooth transfer.


Transferring Without the AA Degree

Students transferring without the A.A. degree to the above colleges can use transfer equivalency guides showing how courses transfer from M State. For other colleges, students should obtain a catalog to check the general education requirements, and then take equivalent M State courses. A counselor will help you.



Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

• What it is? The 40 credit general education core of the A.A. degree (think of it as the AA minus electives).
  
  
• Why is it Important? The MnTC fully satisfies liberal education requirements at all Minnesota State Universities and the four campuses of the University of Minnesota.
  
  
• What about the AA? It�s important! In fact, it is so important that Minnesota four-year colleges strongly encourage you to complete it and transfer as a junior. However, if you plan to transfer without completing the A.A. degree, the MnTC is a great option.

AA degree worksheet - See Available Files below

MnTC Goal Area worksheet

AA degree curriculum guides - coming soon



Educational Counseling Resources

• Financial Aid
  
  
• Develop a Plan - extensive information on how to pay for college including financial aid, scholarship searches, etc. www.iseek.org
  
  
• College and career resources www.iseek.org
  
  
• Myths and Realities about Going to College as an Adult
  
  
• Transfer programs

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