Massasoit Community College to UMass Dartmouth Studio Arts Articulation Agreement
- Sending institution
- Massasoit Community College, MA
- Transfer institution
- UMass Dartmouth
- Pathway type
- Standard transfer
- Transfer pathway
- Visual Arts-Fine Arts to Studio Arts
- Modality
- On-campus
- Agreement term
- Spring 2026
Admission and transfer requirements
1. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth guarantees acceptance of Massasoit Community College students with an overall GPA of 2.5.
2. Massachusetts transfer students are eligible to receive financial benefits such as the Mass Transfer Program, Commonwealth Commitment and/or other applicable scholarships in accordance with UMass Dartmouth transfer admission policies
3. Students will submit a portfolio as part of the process and depending on the determination of UMass Dartmouth faculty may need to complete up to four foundational courses at UMass Dartmouth.
Course equivalencies
General Electives
| Massasoit Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 English Composition I | 3 | ENL 101 Critical Writing and Reading I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 English Composition II | 3 | ENL 102 Critical Writing and Reading II | 3 |
| PSYC 101 General Psychology or SOC 104 Principles of Sociology |
3 | PSY 101 General Psychology or SOA 101 Intro to Sociology |
3 |
| MATH 127-230 | 3 | MTH Elective | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | Natural World Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | Social World Elective | 3 |
Program Requirements
| Massasoit Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTG 101 History of Art | 3 | ARH 101 Art Pre-History to 1250 | 3 |
| ARTG 102 History of Art II: High Renaissance to Present | 3 | ARH 125 Renaissance to Modern | |
| ARTG 107 Drawing I | 3 | FOU 110 Structural Drawing | 3 |
| ARTG 108 Drawing II | 3 | ART 221 Figure Drawing: Form & Structure | 3 |
| ARTG 113 Color & Design I | 3 | STU 800 Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 114 Color and Design II | 3 | FOU 120 2D Form & Surface | 3 |
| ARTG 205 Three Dimensional Design | 3 | FOU 130 3D Form & Space | 3 |
| ARTG 221 Painting I | 3 | ART 241 Painting: Color, Form & Space | 3 |
| Art Elective* | 3 | Studio or Art History Elective | 3 |
| Art Elective* | 3 | Studio or Art History Elective | 3 |
| Art Elective* | 3 | Studio or Art History Elective | 3 |
| Art Elective* | 3 | Studio or Art History Elective | 3 |
| Print Making Elective | 3 | STU 800 Studio Elective | 3 |
Total credits
- Massasoit Community College
- 60 credits
- UMass Dartmouth
- 60 credits
Important notes
*Students should consult with their academic advisor when selecting Art Electives to best fit their academic plan for transfer.