Transfer Students

ARTICULATION/TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS AND THE ART INSTITUTE OF COLORADO

In accordance with the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) policy that Colorado public institutions facilitate the intra-state transfer of students, Metropolitan State University of Denver and The Art Institute of Colorado (AI) enter into this articulation agreement to meet transfer goals and enhance mutual cooperation. The Art Institute of Colorado is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award the Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees. AI is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). Both ACICS and ACCSCT are listed as nationally recognized accrediting agencies by the U.S. Department of Education. The Art Institute of Colorado’s programs are authorized under The Degree Authorization Act (Title 23, Article 2, Section 101 ET SEQ., C.R.S.) by the Colorado Department on Higher Education, Commission on Higher Education; and the school is a member of the Colorado Private School Association, Colorado Art Education Association, and the National Art Education Association.

This agreement lists credits that will transfer from The Art Institute of Colorado to Metropolitan State University of Denver. The AI student may transfer any or all of the courses included in this agreement, provided that each course is completed with a minimum grade of “C.” Coursework may include both general studies requirements and/or major requirements.

This agreement begins June 1, 2003 [amended July 1, 2004].

GENERAL STUDIES

Each student must complete the general studies requirements of Metropolitan State University of Denver, as specific in the MSU Denver catalog under which the student plans to graduate and which is in effect while the student is enrolled at MSU Denver. Students may take any or all of the following AI Colorado courses which will apply to MSU Denver’s general study requirements. (A quarter-hour credit transfers as two/thirds of a semester-hour credit.)

Composition (need 6 credits)

Mathematics (need 3 credits)

Communications (need 3 credits)

History (need 3 credits)

None available Arts and Letters (need 6 credits)

Social Sciences (need 6 credits)

Natural Science (need 6 credits)

MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

OTHER-TRANSFER AS HMT 8000

SCHOOL TO CAREER POST SECONDARY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS AND THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ALLIANCE COLORADO PROSTART HOSPITALITY PROGRAM

In accordance with the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) policy that Colorado public institutions facilitate the transfer of students, Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Hospitality Business Alliance (HBA) enter into this articulation agreement to meet transfer goals and enhance mutual cooperation. This agreement begins the fall semester 1999 [amended fall 2004].

MSU Denver agrees to accept a block of six (6) hours of coursework and 400 hours of work experience from high school students who have successfully completed the HBA-Colorado ProStart courses of study, provided the student:

1. Is advised by both the secondary school counselor and an MSU Denver, Hospitality, Tourism and Events advisor;
2. Pursues a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Events at MSU Denver (if the student changes his/her major, the block of HBA-Colorado ProStart courses will not be applicable at MSCD);
3. Matriculates at MSU Denver within twenty-four (24) months of high school graduation.

Under this agreement students may be granted college credit through the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Department (HTE) of Metropolitan State University of Denver for the following courses:

• ProStart Curriculum HTE Curriculum Credits
• Intro to Hospitality Mgmt Intro to Hospitality, Tourism, & Events 3
• Work Experience (400 hrs.) 1200 Clock Hours 400 hours

Additional Criteria to be met for Students to Apply for Articulated Transfer Credit:

1. Students will supply MSU Denver an official high school transcript that indicates that they have successfully graduated from high school.
2. Students who have completed the selected high school courses as listed in this agreement with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale have met the requirements as displayed in an official high school transcript will be granted college transfer credit.
3. MSU Denver will provide guaranteed educational outcomes. Students will understand
   that if they are unable to make satisfactory progress in an advanced course in the area for which articulated transfer credit is awarded, they may, at the
   discretion of the HTE faculty, be required to complete a lower level course.
4. Students understand that they must complete a minimum of nine credits of 100 level or higher courses with a grade of 2.25/4.00 or better at MSU Denver before articulated transfer credit is posted on their college transcripts.
5. Students will provide MSU Denver with the HBA Certificate of Completion with appropriate signatures.
6. The appropriate Pro Start high school is responsible for completing a Articulated Credit Certification for the courses listed in this agreement. This certification is to be forwarded to MSU Denver with appropriate signatures.
7. Students must forward to MSU Denver the completed Student Work Experience Requirement Validation form obtain from the high school teacher to confirm that they have completed the 400 hours of workplace experience to include appropriate competencies.
8. Upon receipt of the necessary proficiency forms, letters, and certifications, a representative of MSU Denver will meet with students to discuss course choices and educational guarantees and to complete an MSU Denver Application of Admission.
9. All articulated transfer credits will be awarded after the student is accepted as a MSU Denver student. Tuition will be waived for the articulated transfer credits
   awarded.

Note: Listed below are the necessary documents required to supplement this
Agreement.

1. Official High School Transcript
2. ProStart Certificate of Completion
3. Articulated Credit Certification form for the courses listed in the Agreement (attached)

SCHOOL TO CAREER POST SECONDARY
ARTICULATION CREDIT CERTIFICATION

DATE:

TO: Metropolitan State University of Denver

FROM: _______________________________________________________________
(Hospitality Business Alliance Recognized ProStart Secondary Program)

RE: Articulated Credit Certification

This is to certify that the student, _____________________________, has successfully completed the following course(s) at the above-mentioned high school. Based upon the Articulation Agreement between Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Hospitality Business Alliance and through the signatures presented below, articulated transfer credit will be given to the above listed student.

Secondary Course(s) and Grades: College Course Articulated:
Number | Course | Title | Grades | Number | Course

______ _________________ _____ ______ ___________________

______ _________________ _____ ______ ___________________

Other Comments:_______________________________________________________

The undersigned certifies that the student has met the criteria as defined in the Articulation Agreement signed by representatives from Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Hospitality Business Alliance.

_______________________________________________________ Date:________

ProStart Instructor

______________________________________ _____________ Date:________

Student Social Security Number

CC: Student
High School Principal
ProStart Instructor