Secondary Articulated Credit

What is articulated credit?

Secondary articulation provides high school students with an opportunity to earn college credit for work completed in their high school or career and technical education programs. The articulation agreement outlines specific guidelines for a seamless transfer from one institution to the other. Students use articulation agreements to ensure that the courses they complete in high school will not have to be repeated at Ferris State University.

Through articulated agreements between Ferris, the Michigan Department of Education and high schools and career centers, students are able to apply for college credit after completing approved career technical education programs. As a result, students are eligible to begin their studies at Ferris State beyond entry-level coursework.

What are the benefits of articulated credit?

• Save money on tuition, fees, and books
• Reduce the time it takes to earn a degree
• Reduce student debt
• Accelerate academic progress
• Reduce duplication of courses at the college level
• Create the opportunity for expanded program content
• Improve job readiness skills
• Improve job placement potential
• Earn college credits

Am I eligible for articulated credit?

Your high school or career and technical center program may fall under one of Ferris State's statewide articulation agreements.  Your career technical education/high school representative will complete your articulated credit application.

What are the requirements to earn articulated credit?

Requirements to earn credit are included on every statewide articulation agreement.

Student Status

You must be accepted to Ferris State as a full-time college student before articulated credit can be added to your transcript.

Grade

You must complete the articulated career technical center and/or high school program at the letter grade indicated on the articulation agreement. 

Additional Assessments

Some articulation agreements require assessments such as a portfolio review or a competency exam. Refer to the "General Conditions & Requirements" section  on the agreement for full details.

Portfolios, assessment results, certifications, and any other required materials will be submitted by your career technical education/high school representative 

Is there a deadline for applying for articulated credit?

You must apply for articulated credit within a specified time frame following your high school graduation. Consult the statewide articulation agreement to see if you should apply within one or two years.

Articulated Credit Application to be Completed by High School Representative - click here