Transferring to a University

Mt. Hood Community College is a strong starting point for students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students can complete all or most lower-division (first- and second-year) coursework at MHCC before transferring to a four-year institution. Because transfer requirements vary by college and major, planning ahead is essential. Students are strongly encouraged to work with an academic advisor and their intended transfer institution to select appropriate courses.
 

Transfer and Articulation Agreements

MHCC has established transfer agreements with more than 100 colleges and universities. Many of these agreements are designed to help students complete an associate degree and transfer with junior standing. Agreements are updated regularly as new partnerships are developed.

University Partnerships and Co-Enrollment

Students may have the option to enroll at both MHCC and a university at the same time (co-enrollment), allowing them to work toward both associate and bachelor’s degree requirements. This pathway can be especially helpful for students pursuing majors not offered at MHCC or those who need to begin upper-division coursework earlier.

MHCC’s current co-enrollment partners include:

Planning for Transfer

MHCC offers courses designed to help students explore goals and prepare for transfer:

HD101On Track for College Success2
HD118From Undecided to Decided: Navigating Careers, Majors, and College Success3
HD208Career and Life Planning3
HD225Transferring to a Four-Year College2

Advising and Support Resources

TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO-SSS)
Provides eligible students with academic, career, and transfer advising, as well as tutoring, financial aid and scholarship guidance, and opportunities to visit four-year colleges and universities.

Faculty Advisors
Faculty advisors offer subject-specific guidance for students in their major. Advisor information can be found on the associated program pages on the MHCC website. 

Academic Advising and Transfer Center
Students can meet with advisors to create an education plan, explore transfer options, and connect with visiting university representatives who regularly come to campus.

Transfer Events and Opportunities

Transfer Days
Held each winter term, Transfer Days bring representatives from multiple colleges and universities to campus, allowing students to explore options and ask questions in one place.

Reverse Transfer
Students who transfer to a four-year institution may still be eligible to earn an associate degree from MHCC through the Reverse Transfer program once they complete the required credits.

Second Language Requirements

Some transfer programs include a second language requirement. Students who did not complete a second language in high school may need to do so before transferring.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at an Oregon public university are typically required to complete two years of college-level language study (through the 203 level).

Languages offered at MHCC through the 203 level include:

  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Japanese
  • Spanish