The structure and content of the Marquette University Core Curriculum (MCC) consists of three course tiers: the foundations, discovery and culminating tiers. For transfer students, the number of credits required in the MCC will be based on the number of approved transfer credits earned by a student (excluding test credits). To learn more about the pedagogic theory behind the MCC, visit this page.

MCC Transfer Level

A student’s placement in one of the MCC transfer levels is based on the number of transferable credits awarded. The transfer credit level is determined by review of the official transcript(s) received and credit awarded for up to 30 days after the start of classes in the first term of enrollment at Marquette. If courses are in progress at the time of student’s initial course registration, the student, in consultation with an academic adviser, should consider the impact courses in progress may have on degree requirements. Incoming freshman applicants are not eligible for the MCC Transfer Levels unless an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) was earned while in high school; although, college credit earned during high school will be evaluated for transfer credit.

 

To read specific course descriptions or view complete MCC course options, please visit the Marquette Bulletin at this link.

*Writing Intensive Requirement (WRIT) - Students must complete a course that is designated "WRIT."  This requirement can be completed via one of their four Discovery Tier courses or through other degree requirements.

*The Discovery Tier courses required of new freshmen who did not earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree while in high school and any transfer students with fewer than 24 transfer credits consists of courses completed within a single theme. For this reason, we do not recommend scheduling courses prior to enrolling at Marquette with the intention of fulfilling Discovery Tier requirements. 

Additional Discovery Tier notes: 

• Discovery Tier course requirements may be completed through degree requirements (i.e. within a major or minor, study abroad, etc.). 
• After a year of study prior to transferring to Marquette, students with 24 approved credits may have fulfilled Discovery Tier requirements.
• Discovery Tier themes vary every few years, making it difficult to plan for course approval before transferring to Marquette. 

Test Credits

Credits awarded through AP, IB or CLEP examinations may fulfill degree requirements, but are not included among the transfer level determination.

To submit official test score results that may satisfy degree (but not MCC) requirements, please have the testing agency send scores directly to Marquette. For information on transferring test credits, visit this page.