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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 DuckWeb. From the Student Menu, click Reverse College Transfer. If you’re eligible for PCC reverse transfer, you will see PCC listed. Click the opt-in button. If eligible, UO will automatically send your transcript to PCC 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 PCC.

If you think you’ve already met the requirements for a PCC 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 PCC 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
    PCC ID (if known – do not email your SSN or DOB)
    Last term at PCC
    Phone number
    University or college you are currently attending

Questions?

Contact us at reversetransfer@pcc.edu.