Finlandia University is a wonderful place to continue your education, especially if you like the individualized attention that can only be provided on a small campus like ours. We take advantage of our small class sizes to offer incredible opportunities to our students. That includes great degrees in a surprisingly wide variety of disciplines (health sciences, fine art and design, business, liberal arts and more!), some of the most beautiful surroundings in the world in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, NCAA Division III athletics and much, much more.
Transfer students come with certain benefits to our school: They’re usually extremely academically prepared, they’re motivated to make things happen, and they graduate at higher rates. Because of that, we’ve worked hard to remove as many barriers as we possibly can, and one of those is a scholarship that the vast majority of our transfer students will be eligible for.
Priority registration for transfers means that you can become an enrolled student prior to new freshmen, and therefore will have greater flexibility in scheduling classes. This will make your life easier, allow you to plan more in advance, and ensure that you’re given every opportunity to succeed.
At Finlandia, we pride ourselves in providing an experience you won’t find anywhere else. Our average class size is nine students, which allows for a more personalized educational experience, ensures no one gets left behind, and aids in the personal growth we see year after year in our students. We pride ourselves in providing a whole-person educational experience.
It’s not just in our classrooms either, most students at FinnU get to know the staff, enjoy a ping pong tournament with the President and because of our focus on service, they get to know the Copper Country community. Bottom line: At Finlandia, you’ll be more than a number, you’ll be a valuable member of our tight-knit campus community.
Finlandia University has dozens of great degree options that will fit your interests, skills and personality. We have a page that showcases all of our academic programs, but what we’d highly suggest is reaching out to one of our enrollment officers. They’ve met with representatives and faculty from each of our academic programs, and they can help you find your perfect fit. Plus, they’ll tell you all about our incredible study abroad opportunities.
Our goal is to make Finlandia University the friendliest school for transfer students. How are we looking to achieve that? Our application is free, online and simple. Our acceptance policy is straight forward and quickly enacted upon. Our gracious policy of accepting credits means the work you’ve done will be counted. In today’s world, we know students and families expect things to happen quickly, and we’ve modernized our process to do exactly that.
Applications for admission to Finlandia University are accepted at any time and acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis. Learn more about our deadlines, and get started on your application TODAY!
Finlandia University is accredited with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and accepts credits from other accredited colleges and universities throughout the nation. Finlandia also accepts credits from options such as College in the Schools (CIS), Dual Enrollment courses, Early College programs, Postsecondary Education Options (PSEO), Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).
Transfer credit is granted for applicable courses with a grade of C or better to Finlandia’s academic programs.
The Michigan Transfer Network allows students, advisers, and the general public to view transfer course equivalencies from Michigan colleges and universities. Visit this site to view transfer equivalencies for Finlandia University.
Transfer credits for out-of-state colleges and universities will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office when we receive your official transcripts.
For specific questions about transferring credits and academic requirements contact Finlandia’s Admissions team.
In 2012, the Michigan legislature included language in the community college appropriations bill that focused on improving the transferability of core college courses proposing and instituting the Michigan Transfer Agreement. In order to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), students must successfully complete at least 30 credits, with at least a 2.0-grade point average in each course. Below you’ll find additional details about the MTA.
The MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA allows transfer students to select designated courses to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours fulfilling MTA distribution requirements. Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the MTA in accordance with the sending institutions’ course designations and consider whether any recommended MiTransfer Pathways major-specific courses will “double count” to fulfill MTA distribution requirements in planning their transfer. More information about the MTA is available at www.mitransfer.org.
The MTA Mathematics distribution area allows students to complete one of three math pathways (Calculus, Quantitative Reasoning, Statistics). The Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathways faculty recommended that students can complete a course in any of the pathways.
Pathway Course | Subject/Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Introduction to Sociology | SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Intro to Criminal Justice | CRJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Intro to Corrections | CRJ 240 | Contemporary Corrections | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
General Education or Program Requirement | Subject/Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
General Education | REL or FNS | Any Religion or Finnish Studies Course | 3 |
Program Requirement | PHL 212 | Ethics | 3 |
Program Requirement | CRJ 205 | Criminal Law | 3 |
Program Requirement | SOC 205 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
Program Requirement | SOC 290 | Criminology | 3 |
Program Requirement (optional) | CRJ 202 | Policing | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 18 |
The MTA Mathematics distribution area allows students to complete one of three math pathways. The Psychology MiTransfer Pathways faculty recommended that students complete a course in the Statistics pathway.
Pathway Course | Subject/Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Abnormal Psychology | PSY 240 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Developmental Psychology | PSY 265 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Social Psychology | PSY 210 | Social Psychology | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
General Education or Program Requirement | Subject/Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
General Education | REL or FNS | Any Religion or Finnish Studies Course | 3 |
Program Requirement (optional) | PSY 230 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
The MTA Mathematics distribution area allows students to complete one of three math pathways. The Biology MiTransfer Pathways faculty recommended that students complete a course in the Calculus pathway.
Pathway Course | Subject/Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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Cell/Molecular Biology | BIO 111 | Biology: Essentials for Life | 4 |
Organismal Biology | BIOL 113 | Biology: Diversity of Life | 4 |
General Chemistry I | CHM 115 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
General Chemistry II | CHM 116 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
Organic Chemistry I | CHM 215 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
Organic Chemistry II | CHM 216 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 20 |
General Education or Program Requirements | Subject/Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
General Education | REL or FNS | Any Religion or Finnish Studies Course | 3 |
Program Requirement | BIO 171 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
Program Requirement | BIO 172 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 11 |
The MTA Mathematics distribution area allows students to complete one of three math pathways. The Business MiTransfer Pathways faculty recommended that students complete a course in the Statistics pathway.
Pathway Course | Subject/Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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Microeconomics | ECN 231 | Microeconomics | 3 |
Macroeconomics | ECN 232 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
Financial Accounting | BUS 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
Managerial Accounting | BUS 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
Business Law | BUS 361 | Business Law | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
General Education or Program Requirement | Subject/Course Number | Course TItle | Credit Hours |
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Program Requirement | BUS 122 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
General Education | COM 108 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 2 |
General Education | Any REL or FNS Course | 3 | |
Program Requirement | BUS 138 | Fundamentals of Business | 3 |
Program Requirement | BUS 141 | Business Communication | 3 |
Program Requirement | BUS 235 | Leadership and Team Skills | 3 |
Program Requirement | BUS 245 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Program Requirement | BUS 271 | Principles of Management | 3 |
Program Requirement | CPT 202 | Digital Technologies for Life | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 26 |
January 10, 2023
University relaxes requirements, extends deadline and opens Rise Together Scholarship to bachelor degree-seeking students
Finlandia University will build on its boldest expression of affordability by easing eligibility requirements for the Rise Together Free Full Tuition Scholarship.
Now applicable to all four years of tuition at Finlandia, the Rise Together Scholarship will allow bachelor’s degree-seeking students with a minimum GPA of 2.25 to apply. Other significant changes include a May 1 deadline extension for filing the FAFSA and the removal of the Tuition […] Read More
January 04, 2023
Finlandia announces scholarship overhaul ahead of spring 2023 semester
Finlandia University will build on its commitment to providing affordable higher education by awarding newly introduced scholarship packages to incoming spring 2023 students. Taking steps to simplify the cost of attendance further, Finlandia’s new Scholarship Calculator acts as a fast and easy-to-use tool for all.
Within two to six questions, the calculator provides students with the minimum scholarship amount they will receive from Finlandia University. Minimum scholarships are then stackable […] Read More
December 21, 2022
Finlandia’s Finnish & Nordic Studies program invites students and auditors to explore the history of Kalevala.
Immortalized as Finland’s national epic, the Kalevala encapsulates ancient Finnish folk traditions. The course details the historical development of the Kalevala poetry tradition, its development and structure as a literary work, its use as an anthropological text, and its use as a political and cultural icon of Finnish identity.
Teaching the class will be Finlandia’s Associate Professor of Finnish & Nordic Studies, Dr. Hilary-Joy […] Read More
Dean of Enrollment, PDSO (Principal Designated School Official)
Anthony.Schwass@finlandia.edu