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 60 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.

Reverse Transfer Procedures

Reverse Transfer Procedures  (updated 12/18/2024) This document describes the procedures for systemwide reverse transfer between Kansas Regents Universities and Kansas two-year institutions, including community colleges and technical colleges.

Resources

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

Reverse Transfer NSC Webinar - July 2, 2024  

The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) provided an overview and in-depth review of the reverse transfer process. They demonstrated the foundational processes of how 2-year and 4-year institutions could utilize the service. The Clearinghouse ensured there was time for all participants' burning questions.

Slides
Recording

Reports

2024
Reverse Transfer Student Referrals 2020-2024 (pdf)
Reverse Transfer Student Referrals (first year referred) 2020-2024 (pdf)
Reverse Transfer Student Referrals (total yearly referrals) 2020-2024 (pdf)
March 2024 BAASC Reverse Transfer Report (pdf)

2023
Reverse Transfer Associate Degrees Awarded 2019-2023 (pdf)
Reverse Transfer Student Opt-ins 2019-2023 (pdf)
June 2024 BAASC Reverse Transfer Report (pdf)

Reverse Transfer Working Group Members

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.
	2024 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

Each year, faculty representatives 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).

2025 KCOG

The 2025 KCOG Conference will be held VIRTUALLY on October 10, 2025, hosted by Seward County Community College in coordination with Wichita State University. 

NEW COURSES FOR 2025 KCOG

• MAT2040 DISCRETE STRUCTURES
• CSC1040 DATA STRUCTURES
• CSC1050 INTRO TO DIGITAL DESIGN
• ART1060 CERAMICS I
• ENG2040 WORLD LITERATURE II
• MUS1040 AURAL SKILLS I
• MUS1050 AURAL SKILLS II

REVIEW COURSES FOR 2025 KCOG

• BIO1020 Biology I & Lab for Majors
• BIO1030 Biology II & Lab for Majors
• BUS1010 Personal Finance
• BUS1030 Principles of Marketing
• BUS2010 Principles of Leadership
• COM1030 Introduction to Mass Communication
• CRJ1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CRJ2010 Criminal Law
• EDU2010 Children's Literature
• HSC1020 Personal and Community Health
• MAT0990 Intermediate Algebra
• PHY1030 Engineering Physics I & Lab
• PHY2030 Engineering Physics II & Lab
• PSI1030 Physical Geology with Lab
• PSI1031 Physical Geology Lecture only
• PSI1032 Physical Geology Lab only
• PSI2010 Meteorology Lecture and Lab
• PSI2011 Meteorology Lecture
• PSI2012 Meteorology Lab
• REL1020 Old Testament
• SOC1020 Introduction to Social Work

2024 KCOG

The 2024 KCOG Conference was held VIRTUALLY on October 11, 2024, hosted by Seward County Community College in coordination with Wichita State University.  

For registration and schedules, please visit www.wichita.edu/kcog

Registration will close on September 27. 

NEW COURSES FOR 2024 KCOG

• CHM2010 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I AND LAB
• CHM2020 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II AND LAB
• CSC1020 PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
• CSC1030 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
• MAT2020 CALCULUS II
• MAT2030 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

REVIEW COURSES FOR 2024 KCOG

• ART1040 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
• ART1050 TWO DIMENSION DESIGN
• ART2010 THREE DIMENSION DESIGN
• BUS2020 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
• COM1020 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
• ENG2030 CREATIVE WRITING
• HIS1030 WORLD HISTORY TO 1500
• HIS1040 WORLD HISTORY 1500 TO PRESENT
• HSC1010 NUTRITION
• HSC1050 INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE SCIENCE
• MAT1030 TRIGONOMETRY
• MUS1060 PIANO I
• MUS1070 PIANO II
• PHY1020 DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY WITH LAB
• PHY1021 DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY LECTURE ONLY
• PHY1022 DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY LAB ONLY
• POL1030 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• REL1010 WORLD/COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
• REL1030 NEW TESTAMENT
• THT1050 VOICE & DICTION