reverse transfer

Reverse transfer is a process where credits earned at a four-year university are transferred back to a community college to award students an associate degree or certificate they may have qualified for earlier in their academic journey. This typically happens when students transfer to a four-year institution without completing their initial two-year program, but later meet the requirements for an associate degree based on their completed coursework. Reverse transfer helps students recognize their progress, can improve their employment prospects, and may provide a credential that supports further education or career advancement.