Beyond Articulation Agreements: Five Student-Centered Principles to Improve Transfer

Community colleges offer an affordable path to a bachelor’s degree, but for many students, existing transfer credit policies cause students to lose time and money, jeopardizing their chances of completing a degree. Traditional articulation agreements, while useful, have limitations. This brief summarizes the benefits and drawbacks of articulation agreements, outlines five key principles for improving transfer outcomes, and showcases partnerships with strong transfer results.