What is Maricopa Community College reverse transfer?

I heard about something called a reverse transfer at Maricopa Community College. Can someone let me know what that's all about and how it might be beneficial for someone currently enrolled at a university?

Of course, happy to clarify that for you! A "reverse transfer" essentially means that you transfer credits from a four-year university back to a community college in order to satisfy the requirements for an associate degree. So, if you transferred from Maricopa Community College to a 4-year university before you completed your Associate's degree, you might now be in a position where the credits you've earned at the university (coupled with the ones you earned at the community college) meet the requirements for an Associate's degree. You can then transfer those credits back to Maricopa Community College to obtain your Associate's degree.

This could be beneficial in a couple of ways. First, it allows you to have a degree credential earlier in your academic career, perhaps boosting your resume if you're seeking internships or part-time jobs while still in school. Second, life is unpredictable, and if you ever have to interrupt your 4-year university studies, you'll still have an achieved college degree.

You just have to make sure that the credits you've earned at your university align with the requirements for the Associate's degree at Maricopa Community College. You should reach out to Maricopa's advising or registrar's office to learn about the details of their reverse transfer process. They can guide you through the steps and work with you to review your credits.