Guide to the Terms used in Transfer Articulation Tables

Direct Equivalency

If there is a matching course at UH Hilo, the equivalency will list both the discipline and course number. For example:

English Composition = ENG 100 Composition I (3)

Combination Equivalency

Two or more courses can be combined to equal one or more courses at UH Hilo. This is more common for quarter-system to semester-system transfers. Example:

Eng Comp I + Eng Comp II = ENG 100 Composition I (3)

Biol I + Biol II + Biol III = BIOL 171-172 Introductory Biology I (3), Introductory Biology II (3)

Course Transfers without Equivalency

A course can transfer and apply towards graduation even if UH Hilo does not offer adirect equivalent. In these situations, UH Hilo awards credit in the discipline at either the lower (100-200) or upper (300-400) level. Example:

History of California = HIST LOW

Course Transfers as an Elective

A course can also transfer and apply towards graduation even if UH Hilo doesn’t offerthe discipline. In these situations, the course will be granted elective credit at either the lower or upper level. Example:

Intro to Architecture = ELCT LOW

Course doesn’t Transfer

Some courses/disciplines do not transfer to UH Hilo. Example:

Keyboarding = Non Baccalaureate Course