Reverse Transfer Credit Policy

An associate's degree is an important milestone in your education as well as a credential that demonstrates your commitment to expanding your knowledge and achieving your educational goals.

If you transferred to Northern Illinois University from a community college without completing all the requirements for your associate's degree it may be possible to complete the credits you need using Northern Illinois University courses by reverse transferring your NIU credits to your community college.

The Reverse Transfer of credit program is available to any student who is currently enrolled and taking classes at Northern Illinois University and has earned:

• At least 30 hours of transferable coursework at any single Illinois community college.
• A cumulative total of at least 60 transferable credit hours, between the Illinois community college and NIU.

Students will be required to satisfy all of the requirements of the Illinois community college for the award of an associate degree. The final evaluation of eligibility for an associate degree will be done by the Illinois community college.

A Reverse Transfer Request form may be submitted by the student as soon as they meet the basic eligibility criteria described above.

All individuals wishing to participate in reverse transfer are required to complete a Reverse Transfer Request form to the program. By doing so, the individual agrees to the exchange of transcript information between Northern Illinois University and the Illinois community college the student previously attended. If you are interested in participating in this program or have any additional questions, please contact RegRec@niu.edu or 815-753-0681. To participate, please use the Reverse Transfer Request Form.