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Articulation Agreements
Southeast Technical Institute and Lake Area Technical Institute

The University of Sioux Falls entered into cooperative agreements with Southeast Technical Institute (STI) and Lake Area Technical Institute (LATI) which includes the provisions outlined below. This agreement pertains only to those students who have received an A.A.S. degree from STI or LATI.

USF will:

·         Offer an annual scholarship of $3,000 to any STI or LATI student who is a full-time day student at USF;·         Guarantee acceptance of 64 STI or LATI credits (units) of coursework (any courses transferred into STI or LATI from another institution will be evaluated separately and may affect the total hours transferrable to USF);·         Classify students with a junior level status;·         Offer immediate entry into the Degree Completion Program; and·         Provide students with the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in only two years.*

*Some programs may require additional coursework to meet competencies. Further information regarding course equivalences and courses which can transfer when NOT part of an A.A.S degree may be obtained in the Registrar’s Office.


Kilian Community College

Students who transfer from Kilian Community College with an A.A. degree may transfer 64 s.h. and receive junior status at USF. The Regisrar will evaluate any courses for possible transfer.

Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC)

Students who transfer from Northwest Iowa Community College with an A.A. degree may transfer 64 s.h. and receive junior status at USF. The Regisrar will evaluate any courses for possible transfer.

Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University

Students earning associate degrees at Ivy Bridge College (IBC) may transfer in a minimum of 60 semester hours and receive junior status. The application and distribution of credits transferred may vary depending upon the program of study the Ivy Bridge College student chooses to pursue at USF. The IBC student must otherwise meet the admissions standards and comply with admissions procedures at USF. See the Registrar's Office for specific evaluation of credits.