Massasoit Community College to UMass Dartmouth Graphic Design Articulation Agreement
- Sending institution
- Massasoit Community College, MA
- Transfer institution
- UMass Dartmouth
- Pathway type
- Standard transfer
- Transfer pathway
- Graphic Arts, Arts and Graphic Design to Graphic Design
- 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
Freshman First Semester
| Massasoit Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 English Composition I | 3 | ENL 101 Critical Writing and Reading I | 3 |
| ARTG 107 Drawing I | 3 | FOU 110 Structural Drawing | 3 |
| ARTG 113 Color and Design I | 3 | STU 800 Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 100 Art History of the Western World | 3 | ARH 125 Renaissance to Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTG 281 Computer-Aided Graphic Design | 3 | FOU 140 Digital Essentials | 3 |
Freshman Second Semester
| Massasoit Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 English Composition II | 3 | ENL 102 Critical Writing and Reading II | 3 |
| ARTG 108 Drawing II | 3 | FART 221 Figure Drawing: Form & Structure | 3 |
| ARTG 112 Typography | 3 | DES 253 Typography I | 3 |
| ARTG 114 Color and Design II | 3 | FOU 120 2D Form & Surface | 3 |
| ARTG 115 Introduction to Graphic Design and Production | 3 | STU 800 Studio Elective | 3 |
Sophomore First Semester
| Massasoit Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTG 105 Graphic Design | 3 | DES 251 Graphic Design I | 3 |
| ARTG 205 3D Design | 3 | FOU 130 3D Form & Space | 3 |
| ARTG 211 Illustration | 3 | ILL 213 Illustration: Meaning & Meta | 3 |
| MATH 127-230 Math Elective | 3 | MTH 800 Mathematics Elective or equivalent | 3 |
|
PSYC 101 General Psychology or SOCI 104 Princ. of Sociology |
3 |
PSY 101 General Psychology or SOA 101 Princ. of Sociology |
3 |
Sophomore Second Semester
| Massasoit Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ARTG 106 Graphic Design II or ARTG 212 Illustration II |
3 |
DES 292 Color & Design or ILL 214 Visual Storytelling |
3 |
| Graphic Design Elective | 3 | STU 800 Studio Elective | 3 |
| Print Making Elective | 3 | STU 800 Studio Elective | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | Science Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | University Studies Elective | 3 |
Additional Courses Eligible for Transfer
| Massasoit Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTG 121 Introduction to Photography | 3 | DES 281 Photographic Imaging I | 3 |
| ARTG 122 Intermediate Photography | 3 | STU 800 Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 213 Relief Printmaking | 3 | STU 800 Fine Arts Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 216 Macromedia Dreamweaver | 3 | STU 800 Design Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 221 Painting I | 3 | FIA 241 Painting I | 3 |
| ARTG 223 Watercolor I | 3 | STU 800 Fine Arts Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 246 Advanced Photography | 3 | STU 800 Design Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 254 Intaglio Print: The Art of Etching | 3 | STU 800 Fine Arts Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 256 Screen Printing | 3 | STU 800 Fine Arts Studio Elective | 3 |
| ARTG 257 Printmaking Seminar | 3 | STU 800 Fine Arts Studio Elective | 3 |
Total credits
- Massasoit Community College
- 60 credits
- UMass Dartmouth
- 60 credits
Important notes
The courses listed under “Additional Courses Eligible for Transfer” are not included in the stated 60 credit program total.
Students should consult their UMass Dartmouth advisor and the current academic catalog to confirm course equivalencies, remaining degree requirements, portfolio expectations, and recommended course sequencing.