Understanding Delta College Reverse Transfer

I've heard about reverse transfer options at Delta College, where you can transfer credits back to complete a degree. Does anyone know how this process works and if it's beneficial for someone close to completing an associate's degree?

Yes, reverse transfer is a notable feature of many community colleges, including Delta College. In essence, it allows students who have transferred to a four-year institution to transfer their earned credits back to their previous community college to complete an associate's degree.

Here's how it typically works:

1. Having completed several credits at Delta College, you transfer to a four-year university before completing your associate's degree.

2. While pursuing your bachelor's degree, you continue with coursework that's also relevant to your associate's degree requirements.

3. When you earn enough credits to satisfy your associate's degree requirements, you petition for those credits to be transferred back to Delta College.

4. Delta College confirms that the credits fulfill the requirements, and subsequently awards you your associate's degree.

In terms of benefits, there are several. If, for any reason, you have to leave the four-year institution before finishing your bachelor's degree, you would still have an associate's degree to reflect your completed post-secondary schooling. Moreover, possessing an associate's degree can enhance your resume and afford you better prospects when it comes to internships, part-time jobs, or full-time work during breaks. It can also improve your chances in highly competitive scenarios, as having an additional credential demonstrates a certain level of commitment and achievement.

As for the process at Delta College specifically, you should contact the Registrar or Student Services office to get precise details, as policies may vary from institution to institution.