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Articulation Office

What is Articulation?

Articulation bridges community colleges and four-year institutions, ensuring smooth student transfers. It involves reviewing community college courses to identify those equivalent to university courses. This process enables students to meet specific university entrance, major, or general education requirements while remaining at their community college, preventing delays or repeat coursework after transferring. Articulated courses may apply directly to a student’s major requirements, general education requirements, or sometimes only as elective credit. Even when a course transfers as an elective, the credit can still count toward the total units required for graduation at the receiving institution.

 

Santiago Canyon College maintains articulation agreements with many universities, including campuses within the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems, as well as private and out-of-state institutions. These agreements outline how courses transfer between schools and help students plan their academic pathway more effectively.

Successful transfer planning involves creating a Student Education Plan (SEP) that includes completing the appropriate articulated courses for both major preparation and general education. Students are encouraged to work with academic counselors or transfer centers to ensure they are selecting the right courses and staying on track for a timely and efficient transfer to a four-year university.

 

Articulation Information

It is strongly advised that students meet with an SCC counselor, as the course credit and units granted for local SCC Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees may differ from those granted by a transfer institution. Credit granted for AP, CLEP, or IB cannot be used to meet Santiago Canyon College's 12-unit residency requirement for Associate degrees. It is recommended that students not enroll in a college course comparable to the AP Exam, as credit limitations may apply from SCC, CSU, and/or a UC campus.

  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

Outstanding Independent Colleges and Universities

In addition to state supported colleges and universities in California, there are many outstanding independent colleges and universities in our state and throughout the country. Santiago Canyon College students can be eligible to transfer to many of these institutions. Each college or university has its own admission requirements. To determine eligibility, students should obtain a copy of the transfer university's catalog and consult with an SCC counselor. Santiago Canyon maintains articulation agreements with many local universities. For information on specific articulation agreements, please make an appointment with an SCC counselor or visit the SCC Transfer Center.

Many private/independent universities give credit for general education courses taken at Santiago Canyon College and for courses designed for transfer to the University of California. Completion of IGETC/Plan B or Cal-GETC/Plan 2 will meet general education requirements for many universities. Private/independent university catalogs can be viewed online and in the SCC Transfer Center. For more information and links to many private/independent colleges, visit http://www.californiacolleges.edu and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities athttp://www.aiccu.edu/

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES & SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE

Academy of the Arts University

Arizona State University

ASU Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)

Biola University

Brigham Young University

California Baptist University

Chapman University

Concordia University

Grand Canyon University

Hope International University

Loma Linda School of Allied Health Professions

Loyola Marymount University

National University

Pepperdine University - Seaver College

Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and​ Management

Point Loma Nazarene University​

Southern New Hampshire University

​University of La Verne

University of Massachusetts Global (UMASS) 

University of the Pacific

University of Redlands

University of Southern California (USC)

University of San Diego

Vanguard University

Western Governors University

Western University of Health Sciences

 Whittier College

 

Additional Helpful Student Resource Links:

 

Resources:

ASSIST Counseling & Career Development
Pathways to Teaching Progam Transfer Center

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