Students

General Education (Gen Ed) is the shared foundation of undergraduate learning — courses in communication, quantitative reasoning, sciences, humanities, and social sciences that all students complete regardless of major. On this platform, you can compare how Michigan institutions define and organize these requirements.

Gen Ed develops critical thinking, communication, and breadth of knowledge that supports any career. It is also the primary interface for transfer students: understanding gen ed requirements helps you choose courses that move efficiently toward a bachelor's degree.

The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) allows students who complete specified general education coursework at a Michigan community college to transfer those credits to participating four-year institutions. Use our MTA comparison tools to see how policies align across schools.

Yes. The General Education comparison tools let you review requirements across public universities, private colleges, and community colleges. The side-by-side tool supports comparing up to three institutions at once.

Transfer policies vary by institution. Community college courses may transfer as gen ed, major, or elective credit depending on equivalency agreements. Institution profiles include transfer summaries, and the transfer data dashboard provides statewide context.

Each institution profile links to the official website. Always verify requirements in the current university catalog and with your academic advisor — this platform summarizes and compares information but does not replace official sources.

This platform connects you to institution profiles, gen ed comparison tools, MTA resources, research publications, and enrollment data — so you can plan transfers and degree paths with research-backed information instead of searching dozens of separate websites.