Reverse transfer
What is it?
Reverse transfer is a program between Oregon’s community colleges and universities that offers students the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree from a community college after they have transferred to a 4-year school.
Why do it?
There are many benefits to earning an associate degree, even after transferring to a 4-year college or university:
- Employment: people with an associate’s degree have an easier time obtaining employment and earn an average of $500,000 more during their lifetime than people with a high school diploma.
- Motivation: students who receive an associate’s degree through reverse transfer are more likely to stay on track to earn their bachelor’s degree.
- Student jobs and internships: an associate’s degree can help you acquire better jobs and internships while still in school. Having both an associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree on your resume reflects a broader view of your education and is more enticing to employers.
- Document your achievement: if for any reason you must postpone your studies in your bachelor’s program, you’ll have an associate’s degree to reflect your hard work.
- Easier readmission: if you find it necessary to take a break in your education, re-entering a university in the future will be a much easier and quicker process if you have an associate’s degree.
- Scholarships and financial aid: holding an associate’s degree can help you qualify for scholarships and financial aid at a university.
How do I get started?
The reverse transfer process will depend on where you are currently enrolled.
University of Oregon
If you’re enrolled at UO, start the process in . From the Student Menu, click Reverse College Transfer. If you’re eligible for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ reverse transfer, you will see Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ listed. Click the opt-in button. If eligible, UO will automatically send your transcript to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ at the end of every term where you’ve earned credit. They will continue to send transcripts until they receive notice of your associate’s degree from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
If you think you’ve already met the requirements for a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ associate’s degree, click Send Transcript Now instead of waiting for the end of the term.
To be eligible for reverse transfer, you must have:
- Transferred at least 24 credits from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ to UO
- Not yet applied to graduate from UO
- Have at least 90 credits overall earned at all institutions (UO + transfer credits)
- Do not yet have a 2-year degree posted at UO
All other Oregon 4-year schools
If you’re enrolled at a 4-year institution in Oregon, request a free reverse transfer evaluation by emailing reversetransfer@pcc.edu with the following info:
- Name
- Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ ID
- Last term at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
- Phone number
- University or college you are currently attending
Questions?
Contact us at reversetransfer@pcc.edu.