Academic Programs - Articulation

Articulation - Definition and Importance

Course articulations are at the core of student credit transfers and plays an important role in enrollment management of transfer students. Courses are articulated when content of courses and student learning outcomes are evaluated to be similar between two or more institutions. Articulating courses and transferable credit toward degree completion helps students map which courses to take for a smooth transition between Higher Ed institutions. Students and institutions benefit from transfer credit agreements done in advance, before a student applies for any specific program. The more equivalencies exist, the better informed potential transfer students are, and better prepared will be to start and succeed in the program of their choice.

Articulation at CSUCI

The Academic Programs Office is responsible for setting up articulations in the database, visible and searchable by students, other institutions counselors and advisors, and the public in general. At CSUCI, the transfer credit resources reside in the registrar's page. The specific articulation agreements reside in ASSIST. 

ASSIST stands for Articulation System Stimulating Interinstitutional Student Transfer and it's the official source of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities. The courses articulated between CSUCI and other institutions and listed in ASSIST go through a rigorous collaborative, vetting process involving faculty and staff. This process is coordinated by the University Articulation Officer and tracked in by academic programs and registrar's staff. 

Besides transfer agreements for CSUCI programs and courses, ASSIST also specifically tracks the following types of courses:

Contact Articulation Staff

For general information regarding articulation at CSUCI, email Chiara Lamb  (Interim Articulation Officer ) or call 805-437-3251