Associate Of Arts and Associate Of Science Articulation
The IHCC Arts and Sciences Division maintains transfer agreements with many public and private institutions in Iowa and the surrounding states. Articulation agreements are those made between Indian Hills and other colleges, which allow for the smooth transfer of IHCC students into four-year programs awarding the baccalaureate degree. Articulation agreements are based upon the assumption that transferring students have completed their Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Students without A.A. or A.S. degrees may still transfer; however, credits at the transferring institution will be accepted on a course-by-course basis only.
An agreement with the state universities in Iowa allows students to transfer completed Associate of Arts degrees. The agreement requires that transferring students maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all courses. Students must also meet the following requirements:
- Communications - 8 semester hours
- Humanities - 8 semester hours
- Math and Science - 8 semester hours
- Social Sciences - 8 semester hours
- Distributed Electives - 8 semester hours will be taken from the above four divisions
An agreement with the state universities in Iowa allows students to transfer completed Associate of Science degrees. The agreement requires that transferring students maintain a minimum of 2.0 in all courses. Students must also meet the following requirements
- Communications – 8 semester hours
- Humanities and Social Sciences – 8 semester hours
- Math and Science -20 semester hours (at least one course in each)
- Distributed electives - 4 semester hours taken from the above divisions
It is understood that where a foreign language is required, the student can meet this requirement either at IHCC or at the transfer institution. All students should work out their transfer programs as early as possible through the academic advising office.
Transfer In Iowa Website
Iowa's three Regent universities and fifteen community colleges have created TransferInIowa.org to provide students with a seamless transfer experience. You can learn all about admissions requirements and see how your Indian Hills Community College credits will transfer to Iowa State University, The University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.
Articulation/Transfer Agreements
Although all colleges will accept transfer credit from IHCC, the following colleges have committed to admitting the IHCC student with an A.A. degree at a junior-level standing:
- Bellevue University
- Buena Vista University
- Central College
- Central Methodist University
- Cornell College
- Drake University
- Graceland University
- Grand View University
- Iowa State University
- New College of Florida
- Northwestern College
- Ottawa University
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Purdue University Global
- Truman State University
- University of Iowa
- University of Northern Iowa
- University of Phoenix
- Upper Iowa University
- Waldorf College
- Western Illinois University
- Western Governors University
- William Penn University
The following colleges have indicated they are willing to accept specific Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees, for students who wish to transfer:
- Allen College
- Bellevue University
- Buena Vista University
- Clarkson College
- Davenport University
- Des Moines University
- Graceland University
- Mercy College of Health Sciences
- Saint Joseph’s College
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- The College of St. Scholastica
- University of Northern Iowa
- Western Governors University
- Western Illinois University
- William Penn University
*It is advised that students pursuing an A.A.S. degree work closely with the transfer admissions department of the college to which they plan to transfer.
The above information is meant to serve as a guide for Indian Hills students in preparation for transfer from IHCC to another institution; however, these agreements are not intended to serve as a replacement for contact with a representative of that institution.
Admission requirements, degree requirements, and course equivalencies are subject to change; therefore, it is important for transfer students to remain in close contact with the institution to which they plan to transfer for the most current and accurate information.
*Indian Hills Community College Academic Advisors understand the importance of accurate transfer information and try to provide the most current information available; however, they are not representatives of any other institution and therefore cannot provide all information relevant to transfer to a specific institution. Students are strongly encouraged to begin working with the institution to which they plan to transfer as soon as possible.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
Indian Hills Community College is an institutional participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), a voluntary and regional method to oversee distance education. As a result of Indian Hills Community College’s participation in SARA and approved by its home state of Iowa, Indian Hills Community College may offer distance education programs in SARA member states without further approval from the individual state. SARA only applies to distance education and does not cover instruction provided on-ground at any of Indian Hills Community College’s campuses. www.nc-sara.org
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Academic Advising Office
Indian Hills Community College
Bennett Student Services Center
623 Indian Hills Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: (641) 683-5262 | (800) 726-2585, ext. 5262
Email: [email protected]