MassTransfer - Your Path to Success

MassTransfer Consists of the Following

General Education Foundation

MassTransfer provides any student in the Massachusetts public higher education system who completes the General Education Foundation (MassTransfer Block) with the benefit of satisfying the general education/distribution/core requirements at any other public higher education institution (with the receiving institution able to add no more than six additional credits or two courses).

• Complete 34 credits before transferring and save an average of 11% on your bachelor’s degree!
• Transfer with GPA 2.0+ and have guaranteed transfer of credits

A2B Degree (Associate to Bachelor's) Mapped & Linked Programs

Beginning your college career at a community college is a smart choice. MassTransfer seeks to reward community college students who complete associate degrees at Massachusetts community colleges before they enroll in linked bachelor’s programs at Massachusetts state universities or University of Massachusetts campuses. Not only does MassTransfer guarantee full transfer of a minimum of 60 credits but, depending on their final GPA and/or prerequisite coursework, students who complete A2B Degrees (Associate to Bachelor’s) may also receive guaranteed admission and tuition discounts.

Complete 60 credits before transferring and save an average of 28% on your bachelor’s degree!

Students will receive the following benefits based upon their final GPA.

• Transfer with GPA 2.0+ and have guaranteed transfer of credits, no application fee, no application essay
• Transfer with GPA 2.5+ and have guaranteed university admission. Check with four-year institution for specific GPA requirements for program of interest)
• Transfer with GPA 3.0+ and have MassTransfer 100% Tuition Credit

A2B Degree Plus Commonwealth Commitment

A2B Degree students who attend full-time and earn a 3.00 GPA or higher also have the opportunity to participate in the Commonwealth Commitment. The Commonwealth Commitment (available in “A2B Mapped” majors only) further rewards students with a freeze on tuition & fees for all four years, and 10% end-of-semester rebates.

Complete 60 credits before transferring and save an average of 40% on your bachelor’s degree.

• Transfer with GPA 2.0+ and have guaranteed transfer of credits, no application fee, no application essay
• Transfer with GPA 2.5+  and have guaranteed university admission
• Transfer with GPA 3.0+ and have MassTransfer 100% Tuition Credit
• Transfer with GPA 3.0+ & Full-Time Attendance (not available for all majors) and have freeze on tuition & mandatory fees on program entry, 10% end-of-semester rebate checks

Students should meet with an academic counselor or their assigned advisor to review the proper program and course selection for transfer to a four-year State College/University.