Overview
The Transfer Articulation System revolutionizes how your institution evaluates transfer student credits by using AI-powered skills matching to provide data-driven equivalency recommendations. Instead of relying on manual course-by-course comparisons, the system analyzes the actual skills taught in transfer courses and matches them against your institutional catalog.What the Transfer Articulation System Does
Automated Skills Analysis
The system automatically extracts and analyzes the skills from transfer course syllabi using the same AI technology that powers Mapademics’ curriculum analysis. This means you get detailed, standardized skills data for every transfer course without manual effort.Intelligent Course Matching
Rather than comparing course titles or descriptions, the system performs deep skills-based matching between transfer courses and your institutional course sections. This provides much more accurate equivalency assessments based on actual learning outcomes.Configurable Thresholds
You control the equivalency standards by setting custom thresholds for:- Full Equivalent (default: 85% skills match)
- Partial Equivalent (default: 60% skills match)
- No Equivalent (below 60% skills match)
Detailed Match Analysis
For every potential equivalency, you receive:- Overall skills match percentage
- Skill-by-skill comparison showing exact matches, proficiency differences, and unique skills
- Clear recommendation (Full/Partial/No Equivalent)
- Multiple equivalency options ranked by match quality
Key Benefits
For Registrars and Academic Advisors
- Faster Processing: Evaluate entire transfer transcripts in minutes instead of hours
- Consistent Standards: Apply the same skills-based criteria across all transfer evaluations
- Detailed Justification: Provide students with clear explanations for credit decisions
- Audit Trail: Maintain records of all transfer evaluations for accreditation and review
For Transfer Students
- Transparent Process: Students can see exactly why courses were or weren’t accepted
- Faster Enrollment: Quicker credit evaluation means faster path to graduation
- Better Outcomes: Skills-based matching often identifies equivalencies that traditional methods miss
For Institutional Leadership
- Data-Driven Decisions: Replace subjective evaluations with objective skills analysis
- Improved Transfer Pathways: Identify opportunities to strengthen articulation agreements
- Competitive Advantage: Attract more transfer students with efficient, fair evaluation processes
How Transfer Packages Work
Flexible Organization
Transfer Packages serve as containers for organizing transfer coursework evaluations. Each package includes:- Unique reference tag (customizable for your institution’s needs)
- Transfer institution details
- Collection of all transfer courses with syllabi
- Equivalency results and recommendations
Batch Processing
Upload multiple course syllabi at once using drag-and-drop functionality. The system:- Extracts course metadata (title, description) automatically
- Processes syllabi to identify skills using AI
- Calculates equivalencies against your entire course catalog
- Provides real-time updates on processing progress
Skills-Based Matching Algorithm
The matching algorithm considers:- Skill Overlap: How many skills are shared between courses
- Proficiency Levels: Whether skill proficiency levels align appropriately
- Coverage Depth: How comprehensively skills are covered in each course
- Contextual Relevance: Subject matter alignment between courses
Integration with Existing Workflows
Seamless Campus Integration
The Transfer Articulation System works alongside your existing:- Student Information Systems (SIS)
- Transfer credit policies and procedures
- Academic advising workflows
- Registrar processes