What is MISSOURI REVERSE TRANSFER?
The process of allowing college students or former college students who have completed credits for an associate’s degree to receive that degree even if they have transferred to a different college or university, or stopped out of higher education altogether.
Missouri has moved forward with a statewide policy to help more Missourians earn degrees.
For more detailed information on Missouri Reverse Transfer take a look at the Missouri Department of Higher Education website.
What are the BENEFITS?
- Earn your associates degree while pursuing your bachelor’s degree
- Possible career advancement with earned associate degrees
- Qualify for more jobs
- A degree can help you earn more money
- Possibly meet general education requirements at your 4 year transfer institution
Are you ELIGIBLE?
You must have earned a minimum of 15 credit hours at a single two-year institution to be eligible for a reverse transfer degree. Students are not eligible for the program if they currently possess an associate degree or higher.
How does Lindenwood University help you with Reverse Transfer?
Lindenwood will work with students to help send transcripts to our partner 2 year institutions in order to facilitate the reverse transfer process.
Academic Services
academicservices@lindenwood.edu
What do you need to do to participate in Reverse Transfer?
Missouri Reverse Transfer is set up so that you as the student do not have to do a lot of work. We want this to be seamless and easy. You will need to give us permission to share your transcripts with your 2 year college so please fill out this form (MRT Opt-In Form) and turn it into the Reverse Transfer Coordinator.
