What Is Reverse Transfer?

Reverse transfer refers to the process of transferring college course credit back to a community college in order to fulfill the degree requirements of an associate degree program. This is considered a “reverse” process, as students typically transfer credits in the other direction—from a community college to a four-year institution in order to fulfill the requirements of a bachelor’s degree. Through the Claim What You’ve Earned reverse transfer pathway, transfer students may combine credits earned across multiple colleges and universities in order to receive their associate degree from a participating CSUN Connections community college. In this way, students can “claim” what they have already earned, even as they continue working toward a bachelor’s degree.