M-Connect serves undergraduate community college transfer students both before and after they transfer to the University of Michigan.
For prospective students, M-Connect serves in-state community college transfer students as part of the State of Michigan KCP Initiative Michigan College & University Partnership Program (MICUP). After admission, M-Connect welcomes all community college transfer students to receive support from and participate in M-Connect activities.
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Prospective Students
We want to help you transfer to U-M
If you are an in-state student from a Michigan community or tribal college, the M-Connect program is specifically designed for you!
Community college transfer students are essential to the University of Michigan’s campus. However, navigating the path through community college and to the University of Michigan can often be overwhelming and complex. M-Connect is designed to help you through this process. We are here to provide individualized information, one-one-one support, and connections to resources that make your transition as easy as possible.
Through M-Connect you can receive:
- Guidance through the U-M application process
- Assistance in selecting classes that are transferable and meet necessary pre-requisites
- Invitations to events, information sessions, and workshops that make your transfer smoother
- Information about U-M opportunities for community college students, such as summer research opportunities and special programs
- One-on-one counseling and support to answer your specific questions and address your individual needs
- Opportunities to connect with current U-M transfer students for peer advice and guidance
Interested in learning more? Schedule your one-on-one appointment with M-Connect Program Director, Erika Johnson.
Current U-M Students
We want you to thrive among other transfer students
If you transferred from a community or tribal college, M-Connect is for you!
As a vital University of Michigan community member, your unique experience matters, and M-Connect is here to support you throughout your educational journey. M-Connect allows you to build community and connects you with others while providing the support you need to graduate successfully. M-Connect welcomes all community college and tribal college transfer students to become part of our community, and we especially encourage post-traditional students, students with families, commuter students, and Michigan Reconnect students to get involved. Partners, spouses, and children are always welcome at M-Connect events.
Through M-Connect you can receive the following:
- In-person and virtual opportunities to connect with other community college transfer students and build community
- Support and mentorship from staff and peers who understand your unique challenges
- Monthly events and activities to connect, learn more about campus resources, and have fun
- Academic support workshops
- One-on-one academic coaching, if desired
- Access to free tutoring for select courses in conjunction with OAMI’s SuccessConnects program
- Monthly newsletters connecting you to helpful resources and relevant campus events
- Special events specifically for commuter students and post-traditional students
- Graduation celebrations upon completion of your U-M undergraduate degree
Interested in being on the M-Connect email list?
M-Connect Team
Program Director
Erika is an Ann Arbor native who earned a B.A. and M.A. in History from the University of Michigan. She discovered her love for working with transfer students early in her career while working at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She then spent 18 years managing transfer orientation and transition programs at the Office of New Student Programs, before becoming M-Connect Program Director in 2021. Supporting transfer students is her professional “obsession”!
Program Assistant
Hello! I’m Alaina Mullins, a dedicated political science student minoring in environmental studies at the University of Michigan. As a proud first-generation transfer student, I cherish the opportunity to work with M-Connect. My goal is to empower fellow transfer students to find their community on campus, build meaningful connections, and thrive together. I can’t wait to meet everyone and embark on this exciting journey in the new year!
Program Assistant
Hi everyone! My name is Ryan, and I am one of the M-Connect program assistants. My responsibilities include writing the monthly newsletter and helping with events. Aside from that, I am a non-traditional student who transferred from Oakland Community College, and I am from Ferndale, Michigan. I am double-majoring in Communications and Psychology, anticipating to graduate by Fall 2028. In my free time, I typically like to play Minecraft, Stardew Valley, or the Sims. I also enjoy writing, photography, and listening/playing music. One of my biggest passions is learning, whether that be in school or picking up new skills. I also have three cats named Charlie, Jasper, and Callaphe. Aside from M-Connect, I also work at the Target on the west side of Ann Arbor, and I am a research assistant.