CTE Transitions
High School Articulation
High School Articulation is a formal agreement that aligns high school curriculum with Butte College courses, enabling high school and Adult Education students to earn free college credit for Career Technical Education (CTE) courses completed during high school.
The purpose of High School Articulation is to support exploration of career pathways and create a smoother transition from high school to college. It also helps prevent course repetition, accelerates degree completion, and reduces overall costs.
Students who earn a grade of “B” or better in the class and achieve a score of 70% or higher on the Butte College approved credit-by-exam will receive articulated credit on their Butte College transcript. Credit will appear on Butte College transcripts with a "HS" notation indicating that the course was completed through a High School Articulation agreement.
Please note that while high school articulated credit is accepted for transfer by most California institutions, the University of California does not accept credit-by-exam for transfer.
Butte College Contact
Tanna Neilsen
Dual Enrollment Program Manager
dualenrollment@butte.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Articulation and Dual Enrollment?
Articulation is taught by high school teachers using an aligned curriculum, with articulated credit awarded upon successful completion of program requirements. Dual Enrollment typically involves high school students taking Butte College courses either at their high school during the regular school day or independently outside of the regular school day, earning immediate college.
- Who facilitates the agreements?
The articulation process between the high school and college faculty is facilitated by the Butte College Dual Enrollment Program Manager.
- Can I receive both college and high school credit?
High school students will receive both high school and articulated Butte College credit upon successful completion of program requirements.
- How does the credit appear on my college transcript?
Credit with a letter grade will appear on Butte College transcripts with a notation (HS) indicating that the course was completed through a High School Articulation agreement.
- Can I use these credits at any college?
These credits may be transferable to other institutions, but transferability is determined solely by the receiving college while the University of California does not accept credit-by-exam for transfer.
- Are there fees associated with this program?
High School Articulation is completely free.
- How can students participate in articulated classes at their high school?
Students should meet with their high school counselor to enroll in articulated classes. High school teachers and counselors facilitate the application and enrollment process.
