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Executive Policy 5.209 Executive Policy 5.209Title
UH System Student Transfer and Inter-Campus Articulation
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Executive Policy Chapter 5, Academic Affairs
Executive Policy 5.209, University of Hawai‘i System Student Transfer and Inter-Campus Articulation Effective Date: June 2026 Prior Dates Amended: August 2006, June 1998, July 1994, March 1989, July 2020 Responsible Office: Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy Governing Board of Regents Policy 5.214, Student and Credit Transfer within the University Review Date: June 2029 I. Purpose
The purpose of EP 5.209 is to carry out the intent of the Board of Regents’ policy to make the student transfer experience simple and predictable (Board of Regents Policy RP 5.214).
This policy provides the guidelines for transfer within the University of Hawai`i (UH) system, including (1) the principles and assumptions underlying the policy, (2) the transfer and applicability of academic credit, including acceptance of the UH Associate in Arts degree as fulfilling UH baccalaureate admission and general education requirements, (3) the transfer of students, (4) articulation of courses and programs, (5) lead responsibilities, and (6) related policy issues. II. Definitions
Transfer – the process of moving academic credits from a program at one postsecondary institution to a program at another. Students may transfer vertically (two-year to four-year), horizontally (two- year to two-year, four-year to four-year) or in reverse (four-year to two-year).
Articulation – agreements that guide the transfer of students and typically address the transfer of credit, specific courses, packages of courses, and related academic requirements. Selective Admissions Program – a selective admissions program is a program with program-specific admissions requirements and application (e.g., minimum number of earned credits, minimum class standing, completion of specific courses or tests, grade point ratio requirements, etc.). Pinning – the process of creating a four-year degree pathway from a UH Community College to a four-year campus is called pinning, meaning that a student can “pin” (or indicate) their future four-year major, even while at a Community College III. Executive Policy
IV. Delegation of Authority
The President delegates to the Vice President for Academic Strategy and to the Chancellors/Provost, who have responsibility for implementing this policy and fostering practices that facilitate effective transfer practices in support of student success.
V. Contact Information
Vice President for Academic Strategy, 956-6897, ovpas@hawaii.edu
VI. References
Link to superseded policy: https://www.hawaii.edu/policy/archives/ep/
Regents Policy 5.214 Student and Credit Transfer within the University 34 CFR § 668.43 – Institutional and Programmatic Information VII. Exhibits and Appendices
No Exhibits and Appendices found
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