Test-Out Options For Transfer Students
Date
Fall 2024
Role
Project Manager & Designer
Test-Out Options For Transfer Students
Date
Fall 2024
Role
Project Manager & Designer
Test-Out Options For Transfer Students
Date
Fall 2024
Role
Project Manager & Designer
Overview
Each year, over 9,000 students transfer to UC Davis, many without credit for equivalent lower-division courses that they took at their previous institution, extending their time to graduate.As part of a group project in a consulting class, I designed a concept UI for a scheduling platform where transfer students can book proctored test-out exams, helping them graduate on time.
What We Did
User Research & Frustrations
Analysis on current processes + goals + culture from UC Davis & Community Colleges
Designed processes aid the transfer experience from ground up
User Centered Design approach for aiding technology
Overview
Each year, over 9,000 students transfer to UC Davis, many without credit for equivalent lower-division courses that they took at their previous institution, extending their time to graduate.As part of a group project in a consulting class, I designed a concept UI for a scheduling platform where transfer students can book proctored test-out exams, helping them graduate on time.
What We Did
User Research & Frustrations
Analysis on current processes + goals + culture from UC Davis & Community Colleges
Designed processes aid the transfer experience from ground up
User Centered Design approach for aiding technology
Overview
Each year, over 9,000 students transfer to UC Davis, many without credit for equivalent lower-division courses that they took at their previous institution, extending their time to graduate.As part of a group project in a consulting class, I designed a concept UI for a scheduling platform where transfer students can book proctored test-out exams, helping them graduate on time.
What We Did
User Research & Frustrations
Analysis on current processes + goals + culture from UC Davis & Community Colleges
Designed processes aid the transfer experience from ground up
User Centered Design approach for aiding technology
Research
For most of the quarter, we focused on learning about our audience - Transfer Students & UC Davis Admissions. After conducting interviews with counselors, transfer students, and prospective transfer students, we found that our main problems were:
Research
For most of the quarter, we focused on learning about our audience - Transfer Students & UC Davis Admissions. After conducting interviews with counselors, transfer students, and prospective transfer students, we found that our main problems were:
Research
For most of the quarter, we focused on learning about our audience - Transfer Students & UC Davis Admissions. After conducting interviews with counselors, transfer students, and prospective transfer students, we found that our main problems were:
58%
of incoming UC Davis transfer students submit at least one course equivalency request, but 80% of requests are denied. Students often need to retake courses to meet degree requirements.
35%
of students transferring as juniors feel behind, with 70% focusing on adjusting to their new environment and missing out on internship opportunities.
🫥
Large-scale community colleges often provide generalized advice, making it difficult for students to receive tailored guidance for their specific needs.
📚
The University of California does not have an integrated major course articulation system, creating challenges for community college students who wish to apply to multiple UC campuses.
58%
of incoming UC Davis transfer students submit at least one course equivalency request, but 80% of requests are denied. Students often need to retake courses to meet degree requirements.
35%
of students transferring as juniors feel behind, with 70% focusing on adjusting to their new environment and missing out on internship opportunities.
🫥
Large-scale community colleges often provide generalized advice, making it difficult for students to receive tailored guidance for their specific needs.
📚
The University of California does not have an integrated major course articulation system, creating challenges for community college students who wish to apply to multiple UC campuses.
58%
of incoming UC Davis transfer students submit at least one course equivalency request, but 80% of requests are denied. Students often need to retake courses to meet degree requirements.
35%
of students transferring as juniors feel behind, with 70% focusing on adjusting to their new environment and missing out on internship opportunities.
🫥
Large-scale community colleges often provide generalized advice, making it difficult for students to receive tailored guidance for their specific needs.
📚
The University of California does not have an integrated major course articulation system, creating challenges for community college students who wish to apply to multiple UC campuses.
Solution Building
Although we had proposed multiple solutions to ease transfer student transitions, I developed a proof-of-concept demo showcasing one key option—allowing students to test out of specific courses during demo day.
Solution Building
Although we had proposed multiple solutions to ease transfer student transitions, I developed a proof-of-concept demo showcasing one key option—allowing students to test out of specific courses during demo day.
Solution Building
Although we had proposed multiple solutions to ease transfer student transitions, I developed a proof-of-concept demo showcasing one key option—allowing students to test out of specific courses during demo day.
Ideation
Working through the design, I aimed to make it as simple as possible using design systems from popular learning management softwares while honoring design elements set in place by UC Davis.
Ideation
Working through the design, I aimed to make it as simple as possible using design systems from popular learning management softwares while honoring design elements set in place by UC Davis.
Ideation
Working through the design, I aimed to make it as simple as possible using design systems from popular learning management softwares while honoring design elements set in place by UC Davis.
Final Solution
For our final presentation, we had identified multiple pain points and had proposed multiple solutions to aid the transfer process. The following video showcases one solution involving a opt-out test feature.
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Sean Tinio
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Sean Tinio
©️ 2025 | Sean Tinio
Sean Tinio
©️ 2025 | Sean Tinio