Office of Educational Opportunity Initiatives

The Michigan College/University Partnership program is designed to increase the graduation rate of academically and/or economically disadvantaged residents of Michigan who transfer from community colleges to baccalaureate programs.

Program Criteria: Students must meet the following criteria to be admitted into the program: 

• Michigan Resident
• A past student of one of the four Flint-area high schools.
• 2.5+ cumulative GPA 
• Transfer student from a community college.

Goals:

• Supporting the transition for transfer students from community college to University of Michigan-Flint.
• Support students in achieving their academic goals, advancing class standing, and degree completion.
• Facilitating social integration and engagement on UM-Flint’s campus.
• Foster a sense of community and belonging at UM-Flint.

Program Services:

• Scholarship Opportunities
• Academic Success and Life Skills Workshops
• Success Coaching in the form of course selection and degree planning with the goal of on-schedule graduation.
• Networking Opportunities.
• Emotional support to help manage personal challenges.
• Summer Ready – Canvas Community Page (Asynchronous):
  • Networking opportunities
  • Financial literacy & budgeting resources
  • Life and study skills
  • Marketing of on-campus events
  • On-campus and external resources
• Direct connection to UM-Flint resources, including:
  • Academic advising
  • Career Advising
  • Counseling services
  • Disability support services
  • Peer mentoring
  • Scholarships
  • Student involvement 
  • Tutoring
  • Writing Center

Please complete our interest form if you are interested in joining the program. Once completed, we will email you to follow up and let you know the next steps. If you have any questions or want to learn more about our program, contact Program Manager Jerry Alexander at [email protected].