Reverse Transfer: ��ǿ��, Greater Cincinnati Region

What is reverse transfer?

Reverse Transfer is for students who transfer to ��ǿ�� prior to the completion of an associate degree. Students will have the option to transfer their ��ǿ�� credits back to the two-year institution for evaluation and determination of eligibility for an associate degree.

What are the benefits of reverse transfer?

The value and benefits of obtaining your associate degree can be significant. A few ways an associate degree can be of benefit to you include:

Improving your job opportunities in the current work force
Increasing your chances for a promotion in your current job
Enhancing your current resume by showing your educational advancement

What schools participate?

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How does the reverse transfer process work?

Students who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email via their ��ǿ�� email address. This email invitation will include an application to graduate and a consent form that will allow us to share your official academic transcript with your previous college. Upon receipt of your application, your packet will be provided to a representative from your previous college who will review your application and contact you regarding the status of your graduation application and eligibility.

How do I participate?

Each Fall (September) and Spring (February) semester an email will be sent from the Office of the University Registrar to currently enrolled students who meet the minimum qualifications. The email will include information on how to submit your application and consent to release your official transcript.

Who is eligible?

The following minimum criteria will be used each term to initiate the process:

Cincinnati State and Ivy Tech

Earned a minimum of 75 total credit hours.

Minimum of 15 credit hours from ITCC or CSTCC.

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate at ��ǿ��.

Must have no prior degree earned from ITCC or CSTCC.

Must have met all admission requirements to be admitted to ��ǿ��, including attainment of at least a 2.0 at previous institution.

KCTCS

Earned a total of 90 semester credit hours.

Earned at least 20 semester credit hours from the previous KCTCS institution.

·Earned at least 15 semester credit hours from ��ǿ��.

·Transferred to ��ǿ�� with a KCTCS institution as a previous home college, as indicated on the student’s transcript.

·In good academic standing at ��ǿ�� and in good academic standing at the KCTCS institution at the time of transfer.

Meet KCTCS institutional residency requirements as outlined in KCTCS Senate Rule 5.0.1.2- defined as completing at least 25% of approved curriculum credits from the KCTCS institution granting the degree.

Associate degree of the same type (Associate in Arts/ Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Fine Arts) not previously awarded from a KCTCS institution.

Is there a charge to participate?

This is a free benefit to our students.

Am I guaranteed to earn an associate degree from my transfer institution?

No. Students who receive the email from ��ǿ�� meet the minimum requirements to earn an associate degree. It is solely the responsibility of the two-year institution to evaluate the student’s record and determine the student’s eligibility for the associate degree.

When will I receive my diploma and who will send it?

Diplomas are mailed by the transfer school during their regular degree conferral process for that semester. Students who have financial holds may not be able to receive the diploma until the hold has been reconciled.

Will this affect educational benefits I am already receiving? (ie.veteran benefits, employer benefits)

The earning of an associate degree could affect other educational benefits you are receiving. Please make sure to check on this prior to participating.

What if I am eligible to participate but have not received an invitation?

If you have not received an email communication from us but believe you may be eligible you can fill out the forms below and send to us at transfer@nku.edu.

Note: KCTCS requires an application for degree and transcript consent. Ivy Tech only requires the transcript consent.

Reverse Transfer Forms

KCTCS Application for Degree

KCTCS Transcript Release

Ivy Tech Transcript Release

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Reverse Transfer Forms

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