Articulation Process
- The transfer articulation process is how the college grants credit for courses Snow College students have completed at other institutions. Proper transfer articulation relies less on how a decision will affect a particular student and more on how a decision will affect all students and the integrity of a Snow College education.
- It is the student's responsibility to order an official transcript from the previous institution(s) and provide any Course Descriptions or "Master Course Content Syllabi with Outcomes" that might be required to process the transcript. As a courtesy to our students, the Transfer Articulation Specialist will research the necessary information to complete evaluations and determine course equivalency. However, if the information is not easily located, the student will be asked to provide it.
- Transcripts are generally processed on a first-come, first-served basis. However, transcripts from another Utah Institution of Higher Learning may be given priority. A transcript sent electronically is typically received within 2 to 3 business days. A transcript sent by mail can take up to 2 weeks depending on the mail service and where it originated. Most transcripts are articulated, and credits posted within 3 to 4 business days of receipt depending on volume and whether courses need to be evaluated by the department. If a transcript needs to be sent for evaluation, the process of posting the credit may take 2 weeks or longer. Students should check their Degree Works page to see how their transfer credit has been applied.
- A transfer credit appeal can be made when the student believes that a course transferred from another institution should be articulated differently. This appeal should be submitted by the student to the Transfer Articulation Specialist or the Registrar and may require the inclusion of the original course syllabi. The course(s) in question may also need to be sent for evaluation to the applicable department. An appeal should be made within one year of when the transfer credit was first posted or within one year of the end of the first semester for which the student was registered (whichever comes second). Exceptions to the one-year deadline may be considered by the Registrar. After the appeal is approved it will be processed within 1-8 weeks. No appeals will be granted after a degree is awarded.