Transfer Credit Processes
and Procedures
Presented by:
Drs. Taylor & Stephanie Baird
Introduction
 Taylor Baird, Assistant Registrar for Articulation, University of
Central Oklahoma
 B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, OK
 M.D.R., Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
 J.D., Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Introduction, Cont.
 University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)
 Established in 1890
 Mission: “UCO exists to help students learn by providing
transformative educational experiences to students so that
they may become productive, creative, ethical, and engaged
citizens and leaders serving our global community.”
 Approximately 17,000 students
 Awards bachelor and master degrees
Introduction, Cont.
 Stephanie Baird, Registrar, Oklahoma Christian University
 B.A., Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL
 M.Ed., Iowa State University, Ames, IA
 Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Introduction, Cont.
 Oklahoma Christian University (OC)
 Established in 1950
 Mission: “OC is a higher learning community that transforms
lives for Christian faith, scholarship, and service.”
 Approximately 2,500 students
 Awards bachelor and master degrees
Articulation Workflow - OC
Physical
Transcript
• Office of
Admissions
• Scanned into
Laserfiche
Digital
Copy
• Registrar’s
Office
• Entered into
Colleague
Colleague
Record
• Registrar’s
Office
• Determine
equivalencies
Articulation Workflow - UCO
Physical
Transcript
• Admissions
Front Desk
• Scanned into
OnBase
Digital
Copy
• Records Office
• Entered into
Banner
Banner
Record
• Articulation
Office
• Final Review
Authorities of Articulation
 Course Equivalency Project (CEP)/Matrices
 Annual meeting of higher education faculty who discuss
course equivalencies in general education cores and majors
 2+2 Agreements
 International Articulation Agreements
 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Interactions with Curriculums - UCO
 A.S./A.A. and Baccalaureate Degrees = General education
core requirements complete
 Articulation Rules for Public Institutions
 “The receiving institution will recognize general education
credit for all transfer courses in which a reasonable
equivalency of discipline or course content exists.”
 “…with courses specified as part of general education at the
receiving institution, provided that there is an appropriate
correspondence between the associate degree and the
baccalaureate degree being sought.”
 Schools are “encouraged” to keep transfer guides up to date.
Interactions with Curriculums - OC
 Associate/Baccalaureate Degrees
 Core curriculum audit
 6-8 hours of Bible courses, including BIBL-4523: Capstone:
Christ and His World
 OC’s core curriculums vary from one degree (B.B.A., B.A.,
B.S.N., etc.) to another
Serving Transfer Students
 Process for Assisting Prospective Transferring Students
 Transferring Course After Attendance
 Transfer Course Approval Form
 Public course equivalencies for advisors and students
Conclusion/Q&A