Current RCTC Articulation Agreements
Below are the current RCTC Articulation Agreements and the credits accepted by the transfer institution.
For more information on formal articulations, it is recommended you see an RCTC Counselor.
| College/University | RCTC Degree | Transfer Institution Degree | Credits Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University | Dental Hygiene AAS | Dental Hygiene BSDH | 83-84 |
| Metropolitan State University | AAS | Individualized Studies BA | 72 |
| Metropolitan State University | AS | Individualized Studies BA | 72 |
| Metropolitan State University | AFA | Individualized Studies BA | 72 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Music Creative Tech AFA | Entertainment Industries & Tech - Audio Tech Emphasis BS | 60 |
| Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Music Creative Tech AFA | Entertainment Industries & Tech - Entertainment Bus Emphasis BS | 60 |
| Saint Mary's University | Cancer Registry Management AAS | Healthcare Management BS | 60 |
| University of Minnesota - Rochester | Liberal Arts AA | Health Professions - Respirator Care BS | 60 |
| University of North Dakota | Laboratory Science AS | Medical Lab Science BS | 60 |
| University of Wisconsin - River Falls | Veterinary Technician AAS | Animal Science - Veterinary Technology Emphasis BS | 71-72 |
| Viterbo University | Nursing AS | Nursing BS | 64 |
| Viterbo University | Nursing AS | Nursing BS | 64 |
| Winona State University | Cybersecurity AAS | BS CSAC-Cybersecurity emphasis | 60 |
| Winona State University | Environmental Science AS | Biology - Environmental Science BS | 60 |
| Winona State University | Bioinformatics Foundations AS | Applied Computer Science - Bioinformatics Emphasis BS | 60 |
| Winona State University | Cybersecurity AAS | CSAC BS - Cybersecurity Emphasis | 60 |
Definition of an Articulation Agreement
An articulation agreement is a formal document produced when two or more academic institutions follow a process leading to a partnership to provide a formalized pathway for student transfer.
Purpose of Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements are designed to build strong partnerships and coordination between schools to aid in a smooth transition for students. By identifying comparable coursework, degree requirements can be met at one institution and transferred to another institution.
Benefits of Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements ensure that students understand exactly which courses will and will not transfer. With such an agreement, students are more likely to make better course choices and can save students both time to degree and money. Four-year universities are noticing that transfer students have a high graduation rate, and well-crafted articulation agreements often contribute to a student’s success at the university.
- Articulation agreements generally are formed through partnerships between two-year community and technical colleges and four-year universities. During articulation, representatives from each institution conduct meetings among faculty and staff before finalizing an agreement. The representatives consider similarities in course work, curricula, syllabi, textbooks and competency/outcomes profiles to ensure seamless transfer of credits to the partner institution.
- As the legal document of a partnership, the articulation agreement contains the final accords as agreed upon between the two institutions. This may include a description of the relationship between degree programs at the partner institutions illustrating their cohesiveness, operation guidelines and expectations, and, in the event the partnership is no longer viable, a foundation for dissolving or amending the terms of the agreement.
- The articulation agreement also details any benefits accorded from one institution to the other. For example, a university might offer community college students, faculty and staff a discount per credit hour, excluding fees, in addition to marketing assistance between the institutions, sponsorships, and joint extracurricular and academic programs.