Articulation Agreement

TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
and
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

This Agreement is effective for the 2015-16 Academic Year and is made this __________ day of __________, between Lafayette College (hereinafter “Lafayette”) and Northampton Area Community College (hereinafter “ NCC). Lafayette and NCC agree to mutual cooperation to facilitate the transfer of students from NCC to Lafayette to pursue the designated program of Study for a Bachelor’s degree. The purpose of this Agreement is to facilitate the educational progress for students by eliminating duplication of degree requirements where possible, and to serve as a basis for guiding students as they develop their academic plans.

Lafayette College was founded in 1826 by the citizens of Easton, Pennsylvania, as an all-male liberal arts institution. Throughout its history, the College has continually shaped itself in ways that best serve its educational purpose, remaining supportive of the tradition of liberal arts education, while being responsive to changes and challenges of society and the times. Today Lafayette is an independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate institution with faculty of distinction and 2,400 full-time students of notable intellectual promise and diverse backgrounds.

The College’s curriculum is distinguished by the rare combination, on an undergraduate campus, of degree programs in the liberal arts and engineering. Students who come to Lafayette may choose among a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs and pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree in 31 fields or the Bachelor of Science degree in nine fields of science and four fields of engineering. Lafayette alumni remain unusually active and supportive of the College and its goals.

This partnership helps advance two primary objectives of the College’s strategic plan that was adopted in 2007, namely enhancing campus diversity and community engagement. It is with these two objectives in mind that this partnership agreement is being developed.

Northampton Community College serves more than 37,000 students a year while maintaining a 24:1 student to faculty ratio. Of NCC’s transfer programs 72% of graduates go on to study at four year institutions. They offer career and transfer programs in more than 100 fields in the arts and sciences, business and technology, education and healthcare. The only community college in Pennsylvania with residence halls, NCC’s main campus is in Bethlehem, PA. NCC also maintains two branch campuses and four satellite sites. More than 16,000 students are enrolled in credit programs, and another 21,000 are enrolled in workforce training, adult literacy classes or youth classes.

NCC has a strong commitment to affordable and accessible education and boasts the largest scholarship program of any community college in Pennsylvania. Of note is the regional and national recognition NCC has earned for excellence in math education and work with business and industry in staff development, microelectronics, pollution control and energy efficiency.

Lafayette and NCC have entered into this Partnership Agreement to facilitate the transfer of students from NCC into a full time baccalaureate program at Lafayette. This collaborative partnership will enable NCC students with an Associate’s degree to earn a Lafayette degree in two years.

Transfer students must be accepted through Lafayette’s existing transfer admissions process. Applicants must be permanent residents or U.S. citizens. While a minimum GPA is not specified, the majority of those offered admission present strong records of academic achievement. Transfer students are required to spend two academic years at Lafayette in order to be eligible for graduation, and at least half of the courses applied toward the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree must be taken at the College.

Application deadlines for transfer students are May 1ST for fall enrollment and November 1ST for spring enrollment. Financial aid applications are due by April 1ST for fall enrollment and October 1ST for spring enrollment. However, since transfer admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, transfer applicants are encouraged to apply well before the stated deadlines.

All courses are reviewed for equivalency status on a course -by-course basis in accordance with Lafayette’s standard policies and procedures. Normally, each 15 semester hours of transferable credit from NCC will be equivalent to four course units at Lafayette. Lafayette reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, which courses will be transferred and applied to a Lafayette degree. Lafayette accepts credits completed at NCC that are listed in the attached tables provided a grade of “C” or better has been achieved. The student will be advised in writing of the credits accepted by Lafayette upon matriculation.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, LAFAYETTE COLLEGE WILL:

meet the demonstrated financial need of all accepted transfer students who submit all required aid documents by the specified deadlines,
in Lafayette’s sole discretion, offer merit based scholarships to high achieving applicants in the amount of $15,000 per year, renewable for a second year for those students selected, as long as those students maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Selection will be made by the Transfer Admissions Committee with input from NCC and preference given to Phi Theta Kappa members, and those who will have earned an Associate’s degree,
facilitate faculty mentorships for all NCC transfer students who enroll,
encourage all NCC transfer students who enroll to engage with the Gateway Career Counseling Program,
send an admissions representative to NCC in the fall and in the spring to meet with interested prospective transfer candidates,
host NCC students for individual and/or group visits,
waive the admissions application fee for all NCC applicants.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE WILL:

promote Lafayette as a viable transfer option to the most highly qualified candidates,
provide access to Lafayette admissions team members at least twice a year for recruiting purposes,
assist as requested in the selection of merit scholarship recipients from NCC to Lafayette,
meet annually to review the progress of this partnership agreement, and discuss potential enhancements.

This Agreement is effective on the date it is approved by both parties. Either party may terminate the Agreement with a 90-day written notification period. Representatives from each school are responsible for monitoring this Agreement on an annual basis, and for making amendments if necessary to improve transfer procedures. The Agreement shall only be modified in writing with the same formality as the original Agreement. This Agreement shall create no third party rights

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

Note: 15 credits of transferable courses from NCC will transfer as four units at Lafayette.

Courses not listed may be eligible for credit after further review.

Equivalent courses listed multiple times are only eligible to transfer once.

ARTICULATED COURSE EQUIVALENCIES –LIBERAL ARTS

NCC Department and Course	LC equivalents	Notes
Accounting (ACCT)
ACCT 101	see note
ACCT 151	Econ 218	Must complete both 101 and 151
Architecture (ARCH)
ARCH 155	Art 126
Art (ARTA)
ARTA 101	Art 099	Free elective
ARTA 107	Art 109
ARTA 110	Art 103
ARTA 111	Art 103
ARTA 124	Art 110
ARTA 126	Art 214
ARTA 158	Art 114
ARTA 161	Art 099	Free elective
ARTA 162	Art 107
ARTA 204	Art 199
ARTA 251	Art 196
Biological Science (BIOS)
BIOS 104	Biol 100	Lab Science only
BIOS 105	Biol 100	Lab Science only
BIOS 107	Biol 101
BIOS 115	Biol 100	Lab Science only
BIOS 150	Biol 102
BIOS 204	Biol 198
BIOS 206	Biol 231
BIOS 254	Biol 199
BIOS 260	Biol 241
Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 105	Chem 102
CHEM 120	Chem 121
CHEM 201	Chem 221	w/permission of department
CHEM 220	Chem 122
CHEM 251	Chem 222	w/permission of department
Comm/Theatre (CMTH)
CMTH 102	Thtr 201
CMTH 105	Thtr 201
CMTH 110	Thtr 227
CMTH 111	Thtr 215
CMTH 117	Thtr 221
CMTH 212	Thtr 216
Computer & Info Sci (CISC)
CISC 115	CS 102
CISC 125	CS 103
CISC 225	CS 203
Economics (ECON)
ECON 201	Econ 101
ECON 251	Econ 101
Electronics Technology (ELEC)
ELEC 101	see note
ELEC 151	ECE 221	Must complete both 101 and 151
Engineering (ENGG)
ENGG 100	see note
ENGG 110	ES 101	Must complete both 100 and 110
ENGG 201	ES 226
ENGG 220	ME 210
ENGG 251	ES 230
ENGG 252	ME 240
ENGG 260	ES 231
English (ENGL)
ENGL 101	Eng 110
ENGL 151	Eng 110
ENGL 201	Eng 210
ENGL 203	Eng 196
ENGL 205	Eng 212
ENGL 211	Eng 123
ENGL 250	Eng 197
ENGL 251	Eng 211
ENGL 253	Eng 255
ENGL 255	Eng 213
ENGL 256	Eng 198
ENGL 257	Eng 119
ENGL 260	Eng 225
ENGL 264	Eng 199
ENGL 265	Eng 246
ENGL 267	Eng 198
Geography (GEOG)
GEOG 210	Geol 105
Geology (GEOL)
GEOL 201	Geol 100
History (HIST)
HIST 113	Hist 098
HIST 121	AFS 101
HIST 153	Hist 097
HIST 163	Hist 099
HIST 166	Hist 234
HIST 167	Hist 199
HIST 168	Hist 207
HIST 173	Hist 222
Humanities (HUMA)
HUMA 121	INDS 098
HUMA 140	INDS 099
Journalism (JOUR)
JOUR 201	ENG 231
Mathematics (MATH)
MATH 145	Not eligible for transfer	Course below 150 not eligible for transfer
MATH 150	Math 110
MATH 175/176	Math 161
MATH 180	Math 161
MATH 181	Math 162
MATH 202	Math 182
MATH 210	Math 263
MATH 211	Math 264
Modern Languages (MDLA)
MDLA 102	Fren 101
MDLA 103	Span 101
MDLA 105	Chn101
MDLA 112	Fren 102
MDLA 113	Span 102
MDLA 115	Chn 102
MDLA 122	Fren 111
MDLA 123	Span 111
MDLA 133	Span 112
Music (MUSC)
MUSC 101	MUS 102
Philosophy (PHIL)
PHIL 121	REL 101
PHIL 201	Phil 101
PHIL 202	Phil 250
Physics (PHYS)
PHYS 101	Phys 111
PHYS 151	Phys 112
PHYS 152	Not eligible for transfer
PHYS 215	Phys 131
PHYS 225	Phys 132
Political Science (POLS)
POLS 101	Not eligible for transfer
POLS 105	GOVT 198
POLS 110	GOVT 101
POLS 170	Not eligible for transfer
POLS 202	GOVT 102
POLS 205	GOVT 199
POLS 251	GOVT 211
Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 103	Psyc 099	Psychology/Neuroscience majors must take Psyc 110 at Lafayette
PSYC 221	Psyc 196
PSYC 251	Psyc 233
PSYC 254	Psyc 197
PSYC 255	Psyc 232
PSYC 258	Psyc 198
PSYC 265	Psyc 199
Sociology/Anthropology
(SOCA)
SOCA 102	A&S 102
SOCA 103	A&S 103
SOCA 105	A&S 214
SOCA 125	A&S 227
SOCA 150	A&S 225
SOCA 204	A&S 199
SOCA 210	A&S 212
Subject Areas Not Eligible for transfer
Automotive Tech (AUTO)
Auto Tech Chrysler (AUTC)
Auto Tech (GM ASEP (ASEP)
Biotechnology (BIOT)
Business (BUSA)
Casino Management (CASN)
Chem Dependency Coun (CDEP)
Construction Mgt (CMGT)
Counseling (COUN)
Criminal Justice (CJST)
Culinary Arts (CULA)
Dance (DANC)
Dental Hygine (DENH)
Diagnostic Med Sono (DMSG)
Dietary Management (DIET)
E-Business (EBUS)
Early Childhood Ed (EARL)
Education (EDUC)
Electrical Technology (ELTC)
Electromechanical Tech (EMEC)
Emergency Services (EMGS)
Food Service Management (FOOD)
Funeral Service Education (FUNS)
Health (HEAL)
Heating, Ventilating, AC (HVAC)
Hospitality (HOSP)
Hotel Management (HOTL)
Human Services (HUSV)
Interdisciplinary Studies (INTS)
Interior Design (INDS)
Medican Assistant (MDAS)
Nanofabrication (NANF)
Nursing (NURS)
Nutrition (NUTR)
Office Administration (OFAD)
Optoelectronics Tech (OPTO)
Paralegal (PARL)
Physical Education (PHED)
Quality (QUAL)
Radiography (RADT)
Reading (READ)
Real Estate (REAL)
Safety Health & Env (SAFT)
Small Business Mgt (SBUS)
Social Work (SCWK)
Special Education (SPED)
Sport Management (SPRT)
Sports Med: Ath Training (SMAT)
Surgical Technology (SURG)
Veterinary Technician (VETC)
Welding Technology (WELD)

ARTICULATED COURSE EQUIVALENCIES – ENGINEERING AS in Engineering to BS in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, or Mechanical), or BA in Engineering

NCC Course Number	Lafayette Course Number
CHEM 120*	CHEM 121
CHEM 201*	CHEM 221
CHEM 220*	CHEM 122
CISC 115	CS 102
ELEC 101 + ELEC 151	ECE 221
ENGG 110 + ENGG 100	ES 101
ENGG 201	ES 226
ENGG 220	ME 210
ENGG 251	ES 230
ENGG 252	ME 240
ENGG 260	ES 231
MATH 180 (or MATH 175 + MATH 176)	MATH 161
MATH 181	MATH 162
MATH 202	MATH 182
MATH 210	MATH 263
MATH 211	MATH 264
PHYS 215	PHYS 131
PHYS 225	PHYS 132

*Chemistry programs at community colleges are not certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Students interested in Chemical Engineering should consult with their advisers.

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Chemical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

Math 161: Calculus I Math 263: Calculus III Math 162: Calculus II Math 264: Differential Equations Chem 121: General Chemistry I Chem 221: Organic Chemistry I Chem 122: General Chemistry II Chemistry Elective Physics 131: Mechanics Engineering Science Elective (Statics or Circuits) First-Year Seminar (writing course) CHE 211: Material and Energy Balances English 110: College Writing CHE 222: Thermodynamics ES 101: Introduction to Engineering VAST Seminar (writing course) Humanities/Social Science Elective Humanities/Social Science Elective

Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

Math 161: Calculus I Math 263: Calculus III Math 162: Calculus II Math 264: Differential Equations Chem 121: General Chemistry I CE 321:Intro. to Environmental Engineering Science Elective CE 271: Design 1 Physics 131: Mechanics ES 226: Statics First-Year Seminar (writing course) ES 230: Strength of Materials English 110: College Writing CE 251: Fluid Mechanics ES 101: Introduction to Engineering CE 341: Intro. to Transportation Systems VAST Seminar (writing course) Humanities/Social Science Elective

Electrical and Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science) FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

Math 161: Calculus I Math 263: Calculus III Math 162: Calculus II Math 264: Differential Equations Chem 121: General Chemistry I Math 182: Discrete Structures Science Elective CS 102: Principles of Computer Science 1 Physics 131: Mechanics Physics 132: Electricity and Magnetism First-Year Seminar (writing course) ECE 211: Digital Circuits 1 English 110: College Writing ECE 221: Basic Electric Circuit Analysis ES 101: Introduction to Engineering ECE 212: Digital Circuits II ES 225: Professionalism & Ethics (writing course) Humanities/Social Science Elective

Engineering (Bachelor of Arts) FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

Math 161: Calculus I Math 263: Calculus III Math 162: Calculus II Math Elective Chem 121: General Chemistry I EGRS 251: Introduction to Engineering and Public Policy Science Elective EGRS 261: Engineering Economics and Management Physics 131: Mechanics Engineering Science Elective (Statics, Circuits, Strength of Materials, Fluids, Thermodynamics) First-Year Seminar (writing course) Econ 101: Principles of Economics English 110: College Writing Science Elective ES101: Introduction to Engineering VAST Seminar (writing course)

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR

Math 161: Calculus I Math 263:Calculus III Math 162: Calculus II Math 264: Differential Equations Chem 121: General Chemistry I Physics 132: Electricity and Magnetism Science Elective ME 210: Manufacturing & Design Physics 131: Mechanics ES 226: Statics First-Year Seminar (writing course) ES 230: Strength of Materials English 110: College Writing ME 240: Dynamics ES101: Introduction to Engineering ES 225: Professionalism & Ethics (writing course) Humanities/Social Science Elective Humanities/Social Science Elective