What is Reverse Transfer?

Reverse Transfer is the process of retroactively granting associate degrees to students who have not completed the requirements of an associate degree before they transferred from a Kansas community college or technical college to a Kansas public university. 

Within the first year, students who transfer coursework from a community college or technical college to a public university will be notified if they are eligible to be considered for Reverse Transfer.  Eligible students must have completed 45 credit hours at one or more public community colleges or technical colleges in Kansas and must consent to the release of their academic records.  Academic records will be evaluated for degree completion and degrees will be conferred based upon a satisfactory evaluation.  

Why do Reverse Transfer?

A college degree is key to economic opportunity.  Research shows that on average, people with more education make more money than those with less.  Associate degree holders average about $200,000 more over a lifetime than individuals with some college but no degree, while bachelor’s degree holders average over $720,000 more. 

The associate degree represents an educational achievement, a credential for career advancement, and a building block to additional academic accomplishments.  Further, research shows that students who earn the associate degree via reverse transfer are more likely to continue their education and complete a bachelor’s degree. 

KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS REVERSE TRANSFER POLICY

• Board Policy Manual, Chapter III, Section A.3.

RESOURCES

• Systemwide Reverse Transfer Communication Plan is available here (pdf).
• Systemwide Reverse Transfer procedures are available here (pdf).
• Systemwide Reverse Transfer institutional contacts are available here(pdf).

REPORTS

Reverse Transfer Associate Degrees Awarded 2018-2022 (pdf)
Reverse Transfer Student Opt-ins 2018-2022 (pdf)

Each year faculty from all 32 institutions participate in the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups Conference (KCOG) to articulate core outcomes for specified courses recommended for Systemwide Transfer (SWT).

The 2023 KCOG Conference will be held VIRTUALLY on October 6, 2023, hosted by Kansas City Kansas Community College. Check back in the fall for more information. 

To facilitate transfer and articulation across the system of public higher education, the Kansas Board of Regents established a Transfer and Articulation Council (TAAC) with oversight responsibility of implementing the transfer and articulation policy.

Resources and Reports

	Revise/Add to Existing Systemwide Transfer (SWT) Course (fillable pdf) A form to revise/add to existing SWT courses currently offered by your institution.
	Application to Offer a NEW Systemwide Transfer (SWT) Course (fillable pdf) A form to offer SWT courses not previously offered by your institution.
	Revise/Add Instructions for Existing Systemwide Transfer (SWT) Course (pdf) The KRSN Articulation Maintenance Guide from KHEDs which has instructions on revisions and additions to existing SWT courses currently offered in the Transfer KS portal.
	Revisions_to_Transfer_Ks_Portal_March_2020_to_Present (xlsx) A spreadsheet to show recent revisions and additions to currently offered SWT courses.
	New_SWT_Courses_Added_to_Transfer_KS_Portal_Since_03_2020 (xlsx) A spreadsheet to show recent, new SWT course additions.
	2022 TAAC Quality Assurance Report(pdf) A report of common data on transfer student success and completion compiled as one measure of system effectiveness.
	TAAC Operating Procedures (pdf) Outlines the Mission, Charge, Authority, Membership Structure, Appeals Process, responsibilities and outcomes for KCOG meetings, along with the schedule and timeline for the Kansas Board of Regents Transfer and Articulation Council.
	Kansas Systemwide Transfer (SWT) Appeal Process for Institutions (pdf) A system wide appeal process to ensure equitable resolution of disagreements regarding the transfer of an approved course between institutions.
	TAAC Communication Plan for Systemwide Transfer (SWT) Courses (pdf) This document contains agreed upon language to be used online and in digital and print communication.
	Selection and Approval Process for Systemwide Transfer (SWT) Courses (pdf) This document explains the selection criteria and approval process for SWT courses.

TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION COUNCIL MEMBERS