Framingham State College/Holyoke Community College Liberal Studies Articulation Agreement Transfer Guide

Oct 3, 2026

Articulation agreement between Framingham State College Division of Graduate and Continuing Education and Holyoke Community College establishes a structured transfer pathway for students moving from associate degree programs into the Framingham State College Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. It guarantees admission for eligible HCC graduates meeting defined GPA and General Education completion requirements, while allowing transfer to other programs elsewhere. The transfer process supports coordinated curriculum and academic services and encourages expanded access through online options, under a Massachusetts Board of Higher Education framework.

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Framingham State College/Holyoke Community College Liberal Studies Articulation Agreement Transfer Guide

General Education goals and course fulfillment

FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGEDivision of Graduate and Continuing EducationandHOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Framingham State College(FSC)Division of Graduate and Continuing Educationand Holyoke Community College (HCC)agree to enter into an articulation agreementbetween Holyoke Community College associate degree programs and the FraminghamState College Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program. This agreement is set forth by the Framingham State College Division of Graduate andContinuing Education and Holyoke Community College in an effort to facilitate andfoster the transfer of students;to contribute toward a well-coordinated system of highereducation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;and to promote collaboration betweenthe two campuses,in accordance with the Enhanced Performance Accountability Systemapproved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education in 2003. This agreement formalizes the ongoing commitment between these two institutions ofhigher education to provide transfer from the associate degree to the baccalaureatedegree;to promote collaboration and coordination of curriculum and academic services;and to provide educational experiences of the highest quality.Where possible,FSC andHCC are committed to enhancing online options,thereby expanding access for students.The respective faculty and staff of FSC and HCC seek to strengthen institutional ties andto address the needs of students in a mutually beneficial manner. Students graduating from HCC with an associate degree are guaranteed admission to theFSC Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program providing they(a)earn aminimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50;(b)complete all Framingham StateCollege General Education goals (refer to Attachment A)and(c)present all necessaryapplication materials. This agreement does not prohibit transfer to or from other programs of study at eitherinstitution.Ordinarily HCC students are expected to complete 64 semester hours at thecommunity college towards completion of the associate degree and to complete anadditional 64 semester hours at FSC toward the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studiesdegree. This articulation agreement does not supersede or in any way alter the statewide transfercompacts or articulation agreements currently in existence. Signed on the24Mo ,2008 wlunn+ n William F.Messner,Ph.D.President,Holyoke Community College 上 Timothy J.Flanagan,Ph.D.President,Framingham State College Attachments:(A)Framingham State College/Holyoke Community College GeneralEducation Articulation Agreement Transfer Guide(B)Framingham State College Liberal Studies Degree Requirements 州曲排。 # Framingham State College/Holyoke Community College Liberal Studies Articulation Agreement Transfer Guide The 12 Framingham State College General Education goals are listed below,followed bythe Holyoke Community College courses that fulfill these requirements (updatedSeptember 2006).Students must fulfill all 12 goals by taking a minimum of 12 courseswith at least one course in each General Education goal. Goal1-Writing(Choose One) ENG102-Language and Literature II Goal 2-Quantitative(Choose One) MTH104-College Algebra MTH107-Trigonometry MTH142-Statistics Goal3-Language(Choose One) FRH101-Elementary French I FRH102-Elementary French Ⅱ FRH201-Intermediate French I FRH202-Intermediate French Ⅱ GER101-Elementary German I GER102-Elementary German Ⅱ GER201-Intermediate German I GER202-Intermediate German Ⅱ SPA101-Elementary Spanish I SPA102-Elementary Spanish Ⅱ SPA201-Intermediate Spanish I SPA202-Intermediate SpanishⅡ Goal 4-Literature or Philosophy(Choose One) ENG201-Major Writers of England &Ireland I ENG202-Major Writers of England&IrelandⅡ ENG211-Major American Writers I m ENG212-Major American Writers Ⅱ ENG216-Twentieth Century Novel ENG237-Shakespeare PHI100-Mythology PHI101-Introduction to Philosophy PH110-Comparative Religions PHI120-Ethics

FAQs

What does the articulation agreement guarantee for HCC graduates transferring to FSC?

HCC graduates with an associate degree are guaranteed admission to the FSC Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, provided they meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, complete all FSC General Education goals (Attachment A), and submit all required application materials.

Are HCC students expected to complete a specific number of hours before transferring?

Ordinarily, HCC students are expected to complete 64 semester hours toward the associate degree and then complete an additional 64 semester hours at FSC toward the bachelor’s degree.

Does the agreement restrict students from transferring to other programs or institutions?

No. The agreement does not prohibit transfer to or from other programs of study at either institution.

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