Starting your academic career at a community college or a four-year school, then transferring to UM-Dearborn to pursue Elementary or Secondary Certification, or the Children and Families program may be your goal. Visit the links below for everything you need to know about the process of transferring to UM-Dearborn and the School of Education.

The School of Education (SOE) promotes the preparation of exemplary teachers through its emphasis on scholarship, diverse clinical experiences, and effective instructional practices. The Michigan Department of Education has designated the teacher preparation program at UM-Dearborn as “Exemplary”, the highest category available, and the teacher preparation program is also nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.

• Transfer Student Admission Information - Find out everything you need to know about admission to UM-Dearborn.
• Transferring Credits -Find preliminary information about what courses may transfer for credit to UM-Dearborn. More specific information will be provided by your academic advisor after admission.
• Transfer HUB - Find specific information about transferring from several local community colleges here.
• Schedule a Transfer Visit - Schedule a campus visit, or find information about open houses and info sessions for incoming transfer students.