Learn about the new Learn4ward partnership agreement between Henry Ford College and Davenport University Online+ here.
Welcome, Henry Ford College students!
At Davenport, transfer students are a vital part of our student body. You bring experience to share and inspire others with your focus on career goals. We set you up for success with personal transfer planning, assigned personal academic advisors, generous financial aid and career guidance for life.
With about 44% of our students being transfer students, you won’t be alone on this journey.
Transferring to Davenport
As one of Michigan’s most transfer-friendly universities, Davenport is committed to making your transition simple and helping you get the most from the credits you’ve already earned.
Program-to-program transfer guidelines
Make your associate degree count. You may be able to transfer up to 90 credits toward your Davenport degree. Explore our program-to-program transfer guidelines to see how your degree can apply.
Course equivalencies
See how your credits can transfer to Davenport. Use the dropdown below to view course equivalencies for courses completed at Henry Ford College and discover how they may apply toward your Davenport degree.
Please note: Course-to-course equivalencies are provided as a guide for students considering a transfer to Davenport University and do not constitute a contract. Official transcript evaluations are completed by the Registrar’s Office. Davenport University reserves the right to revise transfer equivalencies as necessary without prior notice.
| Transfer Course | Transfer Description | Transfer Credits | DU Course | DU Description | DU Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH100 | Medical Terminology | 4 | HLTH110 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| ANTH131 | Intro To Anthropology | 3 | SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 |
| ART107 | Photoshop | 3 | BITS301 | Image Editing Applications | 3 |
| ART265 | Illustration | 3 | BITS302 | Graphic Illustration Software | 3 |
| ASL131 | Elem American Sign Language I | 4 | ASLA111 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL132 | Elem American Sign Language II | 4 | ASLA121 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| BAC110 | Practical Accounting | 4 | ACCT200 | Accounting Basics for Managers | 4 |
| BAC131 | Intro to Financial Accounting | 4 | ACCT201 | Accounting Foundations I | 4 |
| BAC132 | Intro to Managerial Accounting | 4 | ACCT202 | Accounting Foundations II | 4 |
| BAC141 | Computerized Acct - QuickBooks | 2 | ACCT220 | Accounting Information Tech | 2 |
| BAC231 | Asset Accounting | 4 | ACCT301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| BAC235 | Tax Accounting | 3 | ACCT315 | Federal Taxation I | 3 |
| BAC262 | Cost Accounting | 3 | ACCT213 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BBA252 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | MKTG211 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| BCA100 | Computer Basics | 3 | CISP100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| BCA143 | Word Processing | 3 | BITS214 | Microcomputer Applications: Wo | 3 |
| BCA145 | Spreadsheets | 3 | BITS211 | Microcomputer Applications: Sp | 3 |
| BEC151 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BEC152 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | ECON200 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| BFN253 | Principles of Finance | 3 | FINC211 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| BIO130 | Evolution & Behavior | 4 | BIOL111 / BIOL111L | Organisms and Populations / Organisms and Populations Lab | 4 |
| BIO131 | Intro to Biology | 4 | BIOL110 / BIOL110L | Foundations of Cell Biology / Foundations of Cell Biology La | 4 |
| BIO134 | Essentials of Anatomy & Physio | 5 | BIOL120 | Essentials of Anatomy and Phys | 5 |
| BIO135 | Microbiology for Allied Health | 4 | BIOL211 / BIOL211L | Microbiology / Microbiology Lab | 4 |
| BIO138 | Environmental Science Lecture | 3 | ENVS125 | Intro to Environmental Studies | 3 |
| BIO150 | Biology, Organisms, Genes & Ec | 4 | BIOL111 / BIOL111L | Organisms and Populations / Organisms and Populations Lab | 4 |
| BIO152 | Cells & Molecular Biology | 4 | BIOL110 / BIOL110L | Foundations of Cell Biology / Foundation of Cell Biology Lab | 4 |
| BIO233 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | BIOL221 / BIOL221L | Anatomy & Physiology I / Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 4 |
| BIO234 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | BIOL222 / BIOL222L | Anatomy & Physiology II / Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| BIO251 | Microbiology (within the 5-yea | 5 | BIOL211 / BIOL211L | Microbiology / Microbiology Lab | 5 |
| BLW253 | Business Law and the Legal Env | 4 | LEGL210 | Business Law Foundations | 4 |
| CHEM131 | Principles of Chemistry (w/in | 4 | CHEM150 / CHEM150L | Foundations in Chemistry / Foundations in Chemistry Lab | 4 |
| CHEM141 | Prin of Gen & Inorg Chem I | 5 | CHEM160 / CHEM160L | General Chemistry I / General Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHEM142 | Prin of Gen & Inorg Chem II | 5 | CHEM161 / CHEM161L | General Chemistry II / General Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHEM241 | Organic Chemistry | 4 | CHEM250 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM242 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM255 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM243 | Microscale Org Chem Lab I | 2 | CHEM250L | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| CHEM244 | Microscale Org Chem Lab II | 2 | CHEM255L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| CIS100 | Intro to Inform Tech | 3 | CISP100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS111 | SQL for Database Development | 3 | CISP247 | Database Design | 3 |
| CIS112 | Introduction to Networking | 3 | NETW220 | Data Communications & Networks | 3 |
| CIS122 | Web/Internet Technologies | 3 | CISP220 | Web Page Applications | 3 |
| CIS125 | Principles of Programming Log | 4 | CSCI231 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| CIS126 | HTML/CSS Web Programming | 4 | CISP220 | Web Page Applications | 4 |
| CIS129 | Introduction to UNIX with Shel | 4 | NETW217 | UNIX Operating System | 4 |
| CIS130 | C# Programming | 3 | CSCI231 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIS159 | A+ Technical Support | 4 | NETW101 / NETW201 | PC Operating Systems / PC Maintenance and Management | 4 |
| CIS170 | C Programming | 3 | CSCI231 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIS171 | Java Programming | 3 | CSCI239 | Object-Oriented Program w/Java | 3 |
| CIS222 | Web Database Development with | 4 | CISP238 | Server Side Scripting I | 4 |
| CIS229 | UNIX System Administration | 4 | NETW235 | UNIX/LINUX Server Administrati | 4 |
| CIS230 | C++ Programming | 3 | CSCI232 | Object-Oriented Program w/ C++ | 3 |
| CIS232 | Advanced C# Database Prog | 4 | CSCI234 | Object-Oriented Program w/ C# | 4 |
| CIS242 | Voice Over IP (VoIP) | 2 | NETW326 | IP Telephony | 2 |
| CIS270 | Oracle Database Administration | 3 | CISP309 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CIS271 | Advanced Java | 4 | CSCI239 | Object-Oriented Program w/Java | 4 |
| CIS272 | Project Management | 4 | GPMT287 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 4 |
| CIS276 | Digital Forensics | 3 | IAAS256 | Windows Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CIS280 | Information Assurance and Secu | 4 | IAAS221 | Security Foundations | 4 |
| CIS295 | Network Design & Implementatio | 3 | NETW220 | Data Communications & Networks | 3 |
| CIS296 | Info Assurance Methodology | 3 | IAAS224 | Implementing Network Security | 3 |
| CNT110 | CCNA: Networking I | 4 | NETW151 | Cisco Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CNT120 | CCNA: Networking II | 4 | NETW152 | CIsco Routing & Switching | 4 |
| CNT210 | CCNA: Networking III | 4 | NETW251 | Cisco Scaling Networks | 4 |
| CNT220 | CCNA: Networking IV | 4 | NETW252 | CIsco Connecting Networks | 4 |
| CNT260 | Network Security | 4 | IAAS224 | Implementing Network Security | 4 |
| COLL101 | College Success | 3 | ACES100 | AchieveCareer/EducationSuccess | 3 |
| CRJ251 | Criminal Law | 4 | LEGL211 | Criminal Law | 4 |
| ENG131 | Introduction to College Writin | 3 | ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG131A | Intro to Coll Writing ALP | 3 | ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG131E | Intro To Coll Writing for ELL | 3 | ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG131H | Honors Intro to College Writ | 3 | ENGL109 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG132 | College Writing & Research | 3 | ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENG132H | Honors Coll Writing & Research | 3 | ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENG135 | Business and Technical Writing | 3 | ENGL110 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENG231 | Introduction to Literature: Po | 3 | ENGL220 | Literary Worlds | 3 |
| ENG232 | Intro to the Short Story | 3 | ENGL220 | Literary Worlds | 3 |
| ENG233 | Introduction to the Novel | 3 | ENGL220 | Literary Worlds | 3 |
| GEOG132 | World Regional Geography | 3 | SOSC241 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOL131 | Physical Geology | 4 | GEOL140 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GER131 | Elementary German I | 4 | GRMN111 | Beginning German I | 4 |
| GER132 | Elementary German II | 4 | GRMN121 | Beginning German II | 4 |
| GER231 | Intermediate German I | 4 | GRMN211 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
| GER232 | Intermediate German II | 4 | GRMN221 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
| HPE158 | Intro to Nutrition | 3 | BIOL310 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HPE253 | Nutrition for the Professional | 3 | BIOL310 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HUM101 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | HUMN101 | Arts and Culture | 3 |
| LGL115 | Property Law | 3 | LEGL305 | Real Estate Law EL | 3 |
| LGL126 | Legal Research | 4 | LEGL216 | Legal Research | 4 |
| LGL200 | Civil Ligation | 4 | LEGL215 | Litigation | 4 |
| LGL220 | Personal Injury Litigation | 3 | LEGL213 | Torts | 3 |
| LGL240 | Family Law | 3 | LEGL204 | Family Law | 3 |
| LGL245 | Estate Planning & Probate Law | 3 | LEGL308 | Estate Plan & Probate Law EL | 3 |
| LGL250 | Business Organizations | 3 | LEGL301 | Business Organizations | 3 |
| MATH110 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 | MATH120 | College Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH115 | College Algebra | 5 | MATH135 | College Algebra | 5 |
| MATH131 | Math for the Modern World | 4 | MATH120 | College Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH141 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | STAT220 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MATH175 | Pre-calculus | 5 | MATH150 | Pre-Calculus | 5 |
| MATH180 | Calculus I | 5 | MATH215 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH183 | Calculus II | 5 | MATH216 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH275 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 | MATH250 | Discrete Structures | 4 |
| MATH280 | Calculus III | 5 | MATH317 | Calculus III | 5 |
| MATH283 | Linear Algebra | 3 | MATH205 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH288 | Differential Equations | 5 | MATH350 | Differential Equation/Modeling | 5 |
| MGT230 | Principles of Management | 3 | MGMT211 | Management Foundations | 3 |
| MGT237 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | MGMT321 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| PHIL139 | Ethics | 3 | BUSN210 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS131 | General Physics I | 4 | PHYS210 / PHYS210L | Fundamentals of Physics I / Fundamentals of Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS132 | General physics II | 4 | PHYS220 / PHYS220L | Fundamentals of Physics II / Fundamentals of Physics II Lab | 4 |
| PHYS133 | Principles of Physics | 4 | PHYS100 / PHYS100L | Applied Physics / Applied Physics Lab | 4 |
| POLS131 | Intro to American Government a | 3 | POLS111 | American Government | 3 |
| POLS152 | International Relations | 3 | POLS245 | Pol Sci Perspectives US/Global | 3 |
| PSY131 | Introductory Psychology | 3 | PSYC101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY251 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSYC201 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY253 | Lifespan Development | 3 | PSYC303 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC131 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOCY101 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| SOC251 | Ethnic and Racial Diversity in | 3 | SOSC201 | Diversity in Society | 3 |
| SPC131 | Fundamentals of Speaking | 3 | COMM120 | Presentation Techniques | 3 |
| SPN131 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 | SPAN111 | Beginning Spanish I | 4 |
| SPN132 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 | SPAN121 | Beginning Spanish II | 4 |
| SPN231 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 | SPAN211 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPN232 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 | SPAN221 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
Top reasons to transfer to Davenport
As you make the transfer from Henry Ford College, Davenport University will connect you with our dedicated transfer admissions team to help you get the most transfer college credits, connect you with financial aid and provide the guidance you need every step of the way.
Here are a few other reasons Davenport stands out:
- Transfer up to 90 credits and make your full associate degree count. Check out our transfer plans here
- Carry over college credit from previous experiences like work, military service, projects, certifications and more.
- Take advantage of our digital suite of learning formats, which gives you the access you need to the education you want, all on your own time.
- Choose from more than 120 exciting and career-ready degree and certificate programs in business, technology, health and urban education – all of which are taught by industry professionals and will better prepare you for a fast start in emerging, sought-after careers.
- Check out our employment guarantee.
Special partnership programs
- Learn4ward - This partnership agreement guarantees transfer to Davenport for qualified students after they earn a Henry Ford College associate degree. The program also links HFC students with resources available at Davenport as soon as they enroll and sign up for the program.
- Consortium - Take Davenport and Henry Ford College classes in the same semester and utilize Davenport financial aid to help cover the cost of both. This is a great option to help you complete your associate degree requirements while you step toward your bachelor’s degree.
- BSN Concurrent - Are you in the Henry Ford College nursing program and wanting to work on your BSN courses while you wait for clinicals?
- BSN Completion - ADN/RN to BSN can be completed in as little as one year, fully online.
- BS Health Service Administration and BS Health and Human Services Case Management - Advanced standing credits are awarded to Henry Ford students completing associate degrees in the health field.
An affordable education
Davenport makes education affordable. That’s why our tuition is one of the lowest of all private colleges and universities in Michigan.
All transfer students have a guaranteed transfer scholarship waiting for them once they apply because we want to help you advance and don’t want finances to stand in the way. These scholarships range from $5,000 to $6,500.
And if you’re a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you qualify for an additional scholarship of $1,500.
Hear from students like you
"When I started at Henry Ford College 3 years ago, I wasn't quite sure where I might end up for my Bachelor's degree. Thankfully I met Samantha during a college fair that first year and she was so helpful in answering all of my questions and helping me design a transfer plan that fit exactly what I was hoping to accomplish: saving money, finishing quickly, and getting into the accounting field for my career. I've been really impressed with DU's customer service. It's so easy to reach out and get answers and help. I just started at Davenport this year and am loving my accounting classes. My future is looking pretty good thanks to DU."
Check out what a few other transfer students have to say about Davenport
Meet your Davenport admissions rep
Benny A. Allen
Senior Admissions Representative
Email: benny.allen@davenport.edu
Call or text: 800.686.1600
Direct line: 313.481.2807
Self-schedule a meeting
Sources:
Davenport University, 2025/2026 Catalog
Davenport University Student Data, Fall 2025
Davenport University Financial Aid Awards, 2024/2025
Davenport University Employment Guarantee, Feb. 2025
IPEDS, Published in-district tuition and fees, 2024/25 data