By Andrea Vasquez

This fall, representatives from San Jacinto College and University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) signed an enhanced articulation agreement that will continue to provide students with seamless transfer and completion pathways.

The existing agreement allows San Jacinto College students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs of their choice at UHD with minimum loss of credit hours and reverse articulation, meaning that a San Jacinto College student who transfers to UHD before completing their associate degree can still earn their credential based on the course credits they complete at UHD that fulfill the missing course requirements for the associate degree from San Jacinto College.

“By expanding this partnership, we will be able to serve our students who intend to transfer to UHD more effectively through data-informed decisions and educational planning,” said Dr. Laurel Williamson, San Jacinto College deputy chancellor and president. “We will continue to work with UHD to ensure that we eliminate barriers to the transfer and degree completion process.”

Under the transfer agreement, San Jacinto College Honors program students will now be accepted to the UHD Honors program within a respective school or college provided the student meets its GPA requirements upon transfer. San Jacinto College early college high school students will also see benefits through scholarships and transfer advising assistance with UHD advising staff throughout the student’s transition. Furthermore, students can reap the benefits of services and study abroad opportunities through joint and/or co-enrollment admissions.

“Student success is at the heart of UHD’s partnership with San Jacinto College,” said UHD President, Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz. “Working together, both institutions can help students achieve their academic goals without significant debt or excess credit hours. I look forward to welcoming more of these exceptional students to our institution and helping them finish UHD strong.”