PROSTART at Metro State

SCHOOL TO CAREER POST SECONDARY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT Between Metropolitan State College of Denver Hospitality, Tourism and Events And The Hospitality Business Alliance Colorado ProStart Hospitality Program

In accordance with the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) policy that Colorado public institutions facilitate the transfer of students, Metropolitan State College of Denver (MSCD) and the Hospitality Business Alliance (HBA) enter into this articulation agreement to meet transfer goals and enhance mutual cooperation. This agreement begins the fall semester 1999 [amended fall 2004].

MSCD agrees to accept a block of six (6) hours of coursework and 400 hours of work experience from high school students who have successfully completed the HBA-Colorado ProStart courses of study, provided the student:

1. is advised by both the secondary school counselor and an MSCD, Hospitality,
   Tourism and Events advisor;
2. pursues a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
   at MSCD (if the student changes his/her major, the block of HBA-Colorado ProStart courses will not be applicable at MSCD);
3. matriculates at MSCD within twenty-four (24) months of high school graduation.

Under this agreement students may be granted college credit through Hospitality, Tourism and Events (HTE) of MSCD for the following courses:

Additional Criteria to be met for Students to Apply for Articulated Transfer Credit:

1. Students will supply MSCD an official high school transcript that indicates that they have successfully graduated from high school.
2. Students who have completed the selected high school courses as listed in this agreement with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale have met the requirements as displayed in an official high school transcript will be granted college transfer credit.
3. MSCD will provide guaranteed educational outcomes. Students will understand
   that if they are unable to make satisfactory progress in an advanced course in
   the area for which articulated transfer credit is awarded, they may, at the
   discretion of the HTE faculty, be required to complete a lower level course.
4. Students understand that they must complete a minimum of nine credits of 100
   level or higher courses with a grade of 2.25/4.00 or better at MSCD before
   articulated transfer credit is posted on their college transcripts.
5. Students will provide MSCD with the HBA Certificate of Completion with appropriate signatures.
6. 6. The appropriate Pro Start high school is responsible for completing a
   Articulated Credit Certification for the courses listed in this agreement. This certification is to be forwarded to MSCD with appropriate signatures.
7. Students must forward to MSCD the completed Student Work Experience Requirement Validation form obtain from the high school teacher to confirm that they have completed the 400 hours of workplace experience to include appropriate competencies.
8. Upon receipt of the necessary proficiency forms, letters, and certifications, a representative of MSCD will meet with students to
   discuss course choices and educational guarantees and to complete a
   MSCD Application of Admission.
9. All articulated transfer credits will be awarded after the student is accepted as a
   MSCD student. Tuition will be waived for the articulated transfer credits
   awarded.

Note: Listed below are the necessary documents required to supplement this
Agreement.

1. Official High School Transcript
2. ProStart Certificate of Completion
3. Articulated Credit Certification form for the courses listed in the Agreement (attached)

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