Articulation Agreements

Benefits for Students:

• Clear transfer pathways from associate to bachelor’s degrees
• Avoid duplicating coursework
• Save time and money on your educational journey
• Receive priority consideration for admission to partner institutions
• Access to resources at both institutions

This formal agreement establishes a transfer pathway for students from the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) to Southern Nazarene University (SNU) for the completion of bachelor’s degrees.

Key Features:

• Transfer pathways available for:
  • Associate of Arts in Native American Studies
  • Associate of Science in Tribal Services
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Science in General Studies
  • Associate of Science in Natural Resources
  • Associate of Applied Science in Gaming
• SNU-Tulsa evaluates credits for courses with a recorded grade of D- or higher, or a “Pass” grade.
• Admission requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater; students with a 1.99 or lower may be admitted with Academic Warning.
• Both institutions collaborate to provide financial aid and academic advising services to transferring students.
• SNU provides information regarding tuition, Tribal funding, Title IV Aid, and scholarships.

This articulation agreement focuses on two-plus-two educational programs between CMN and Bacone College, with special emphasis on programs relevant to tribal communities.

Key Features:

• Specific articulation paths for:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Police Science to Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
  • Associate of Arts in Native American Studies to Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies
  • Associate of Science in Tribal Services to Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies
• Access to Bacone’s financial aid counseling and tribal funding information
• Students must apply to Bacone and meet all deadlines and admission requirements
• Detailed course equivalency tables for each program path

This partnership creates transfer pathways specifically designed for Native American students to pursue four-year degrees in fields that serve tribal communities.

Key Features:

• General education curriculum for A.A./A.S. degrees at CMN accepted as satisfying Haskell’s General Education Requirements
• Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in English Composition I and II, and College Algebra
• Students must graduate from CMN with an associate’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Special provision for reverse transfer to fulfill associate degree requirements
• Students must have a minimum of 124 credit hours to graduate from Haskell

This comprehensive agreement establishes a 2+2 transfer pathway for CMN students to complete their bachelor’s degrees at NSU with seamless transfer of credits.

Key Features:

• Students with an A.A. or A.S. degree from CMN with a minimum 2.0/4.0 GPA are eligible to apply for admission to NSU
• CMN’s general education curriculum is accepted as satisfying NSU’s general education requirements
• Transfer agreements organized by major and program
• Reverse transfer option available for students who transfer prior to completing their associate’s degree
• Students must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours at NSU with 40 hours at the 3000/4000 level

This Memorandum of Understanding between CMN and Oral Roberts University establishes a collaborative partnership to expand educational opportunities for CMN students and faculty
through shared programming, tuition discounts, and mutual promotion of each institution’s programs.

Key Features:

• ORU guarantees 50% off full-time undergraduate residential on-campus programs (with scholarship and state/federal grants); Muscogee Nation matches the remaining 50% or less
• 35% discount for virtual full-time undergraduate programs; additional 10% discount for all enrolled students who meet application requirements
• CMN provides shared learning opportunities for ORU students through conferences, special events, internships, and other engagements
• MOU valid for three years from date of signature (signed December 6, 2023); renewable by written consent of both parties

This Memorandum of Understanding between CMN and UNLV promotes academic, scientific,
and cultural collaboration, with a particular focus on gaming and hospitality education pathways
that align with tribal economic interests.

Key Features:

• Collaborative opportunities include visiting student and faculty programming, joint research projects, and special academic and cultural programs
• Pathway development for articulation agreements to support academic progression from CMN to bachelor’s and graduate degrees at UNLV
• Collaborative identification of Tribal and commercial gaming/hospitality partners to support CMN student employment, internships, and experiential learning
• MOU valid for three years from effective date; terminable by either party with 30 days written notice

• Students with an A.A. or A.S. degree from CMN with a minimum 2.0/4.0 GPA are eligible to apply for admission to NSU
• CMN’s general education curriculum is accepted as satisfying NSU’s general education requirements
• Transfer agreements organized by major and program
• Reverse transfer option available for students who transfer prior to completing their associate’s degree
• Students must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours at NSU with 40 hours at the 3000/4000 level

If you’re interested in taking advantage of one of our articulation agreements, follow these steps:

1. Meet with a CMN Academic Coordinator to discuss your educational goals
2. Review the specific articulation agreement for your desired transfer institution and program
3. Develop a degree plan that maximizes transferable credits
4. Maintain the required GPA (generally 2.0 or higher)
5. Complete the application process for the partner institution

Important Note: Articulation agreements are periodically updated. Always check with the Academic Affairs Office for the most current information.

For More Information: Contact your program’s degree Coordinator