Transfer Programs and Pathways

A transfer pathway associate degree from M State makes it easy for you to transfer to a four-year school without losing credits or needing to take extra courses.
All of M State’s associate degree programs, and some diploma programs, offer at least one seamless transfer option into a related bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university.
When you graduate with a transferable degree or diploma at M State, your credits will directly apply to your designated bachelor’s degree program.
Transfer pathways
Transfer pathway associate degree programs offer numerous seamless transfer opportunities, thanks to a Minnesota State system cooperative agreement between multiple colleges and universities (including M State). M State transfer pathways can save you thousands of dollars on the cost of your bachelor’s degree!
To get on the transfer pathway track, contact Admissions or your M State advisor today.







There are many advantages to beginning your college studies at M State, including:
- Cost savings fueled by our low tuition rate, scholarships and Z-Degrees
- Personalized instruction
- Quality educational experiences, expert instructors
- Access to academic assistance
- Flexible, online course scheduling for some programs
- Opportunities for involvement in campus and student life
- The chance to build a solid foundation for success at a four-year university
When you earn a transfer pathway associate degree and transfer to any Minnesota State system university listed below, you are guaranteed junior-year status! Your 60 credits earned for your associate degree at M State will directly apply into your designated bachelor’s degree program.
- Bemidji State University
- Metropolitan State University
- Minnesota State University Mankato
- Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- St. Cloud State University
- Winona State University
Other options
Arizona State University and many other colleges and universities outside the Minnesota State system, including private schools, will accept M State credits for transfer, in part or in full.
Transfer to a Minnesota private college
Visit Minnesota Private College Council Transfer Students to learn more about pathway guides, the transfer admission guarantee, college profiles, transfer advisors and scholarships.
Transfer to Arizona State University
Visit Arizona State University Transfer Pathway for details.
Other degree programs that transfer
If you are interested in an area of study that's not a transfer pathway, M State offers many other degree and diploma programs with other transfer options. All of M State's associate degrees transfer into related bachelor’s degree programs at Arizona State University, and our associate of science and associate of applied science degrees transfer into the individualized studies bachelor’s degree program at Metropolitan State University.
- See which other M State programs offer transfer at Articulation Agreements.
- Learn more about transfer opportunities between M State and Arizona State University at Arizona State University Transfer Pathway
Contact Us
For more information, contact the admissions team at info@minnesota.edu or 877.450.3322