General Education Requirements
47-48 Credits Required
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education
courses. Diversity Competency - 2 Courses Required. If not met by courses taken for
Culture, Self and Society, or MTA, a student must meet the following: 1 course with
the Global Diversity attribute and 1 course with the U.S. Diversity attribute.
Visit the Ferris State general education page for more information.
College Requirements
73 Credits Required
Program Contact Information
College of Health Professions
Department of Diagnostic, Laboratory and Therapeutic Sciences
(231) 591-2270
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - GRCC
(616) 451-4777
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.70 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.69 with college approval)
- Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950 OR 3.0 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
and Composite ACT 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Admission Requirements for the Professional Sequence
- 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Obtain a grade of C or higher in the following courses: MATH 115, CHEM 114, BIOL 251/252,
PHYS 130, COHP 100, ENGL 150, Communication Competency course, and Culture Competency
elective course. -
- All Mathematics (MATH), Biology (BIOL), Physics (PHYS), and Chemistry (CHEM) courses
must meet the above requirements within two attempts. A withdrawal, W grade, counts
as an attempt.
Application Accepted: February 1st - 15th prior to summer semester requested.
More Information
Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix
of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at a statewide
location).
To fulfill the residency requirement for a bachelor’s degree a student must earn a
minimum of 30 credits from Ferris State University.
Steps to Apply
- Complete your free application.
- Submit official transcripts
- Submit official transcripts from every school attended to [email protected]
- Or mail to:
Ferris State University Admissions Office
1201 S. State St., CSS 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Submit test scores (if required)
- ACT Scores; go to the ACT website - Ferris State University School Code: 1994
- SAT, CLEP and AP Sores; go to the College Board website - Ferris State University School Code: 1222
Advising Notes
It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree,
course schedule, transfer policies and have any questions answered prior to completing
an application. Ferris accepts transfer courses in which the student earned a letter
grade of "C" or better. Additional policies such as the Ferris Sunset and Residency
Requirement should be discussed with a Ferris advisor. Students who are completing
the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular
degree selected.
Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective
coursework may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward
the selected degree. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor
or Concentration and for the selection of Directed Electives.
Once admitted, students are required to complete an orientation and should continue
to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.
To schedule an appointment or for additional transfer resources and policies see our
Transfer Resource page.
*Indicates an approved Ferris course substitution
Reverse Transfer Agreement
Ferris has reverse transfer agreements with several Michigan Community Colleges. Under
such agreement, Ferris will provide your official University transcript to a partner
school you have attended, so that they may grant you an associate or bachelor's degree
upon completion of sufficient and appropriate credit hours from both institutions.
In turn, the degree-granting institution will provide Ferris with an updated transcript
reflecting the newly earned credential.
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will
facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution
to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone
package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified
by the college or university.
Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering
a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses.
However, this does not exempt students from completing program-specific prerequisites
or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their
advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.
Transfer Equivalencies Tools
The transfer equivalencies link is located in the Transfer Resources section at transfer.ferris.edu.
Disclaimer
Transfer guides are not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information in
this guide is subject to change and is aligned with the catalog year listed above.
Students should contact their community college and/or Ferris to keep informed of
changes. Students' final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies
with the student. Please refer to the Ferris catalog for the most current curriculum.
Partners may contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships with
questions or updates at [email protected].
