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If you're transferring credits from Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, or the University of Northern Iowa to finish your Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree at Â鶹Íø, check out the .

Here's what to do:

• When applying for admission to your transfer university, select the option to participate in the Reverse Credit Transfer Program on the application form.
• If you’ve already applied for admission and didn’t opt in, don’t worry! Contact your transfer university now and ask to enroll in the Reverse Credit Transfer Program.

University of Northern Iowa
Office of Admissions
319-273-2281

Iowa State University

515-294-1840

University of Iowa
Office of Admissions
319-335-3847

Taking this step ensures your credits transfer smoothly to complete your degree!

To successfully complete your degree at Â鶹Íø through reverse credit transfer, you’ll need to meet these requirements:

• Meet Â鶹Íø’s minimum on-campus credit residency requirements by doing one of the following:
  • Complete at least 30 credits at Â鶹Íø before transferring.
  • Complete 16 of your last 22 credits at Â鶹Íø. Not sure if you qualify? Connect with your academic advisor to check and request an updated degree audit.
• Maintain a degree GPA of 2.00 or higher before transferring.
• Earn a grade of C- or higher for those credits to transfer back to Â鶹Íø.

Meeting these requirements ensures your credits are eligible and helps you finish your degree smoothly!

• Send your Â鶹Íø transcript to your transfer university.
• Meet with your academic advisor to ensure the courses you take will transfer back to Â鶹Íø and fulfill your remaining degree requirements.
• If you're transferring to UNI, Iowa, or Iowa State, your advisor will help you complete the Iowa Regent University Reverse Credit Transfer Worksheet [PDF]. Bring this form to your orientation—it will guide you in registering for the courses needed to finish your associate degree.
• Update your contact information with your personal email address to keep receiving important emails from Â鶹Íø, including details about the Commencement Ceremony. To update, go to .

If you’ve opted into the Transfer in Iowa Reverse Credit Transfer Program for Iowa Regent Universities:

• Your transfer university will automatically send your transcript to Â鶹Íø at the end of the semester, free of charge, once you’ve earned 60 combined credits between Â鶹Íø and your transfer university.
• Â鶹Íø will then send your updated transcript, showing your degree, to your transfer university. This process may take 6–8 weeks from the end of the term in which you completed the required reverse transfer coursework.

If you have not opted into the Transfer in Iowa Reverse Credit Transfer Program:

1. Work with your Â鶹Íø academic advisor to confirm that the courses you take will transfer back and meet your remaining degree requirements.
2. Complete the Intent to Reverse Credit Transfer Form [PDF] to apply your transfer credits toward your two-year degree at Â鶹Íø and ensure you’re on track to graduate.
3. If you're on track to graduate:
   • Once your final grades are posted from your last semester, request an official transcript from your transfer university and send it to the Â鶹Íø Admissions Office.
   • Your official transcript must be received within one month of Â鶹Íø’s semester end date. Check the Academic Calendar for specific dates.
4. After Â鶹Íø processes your degree, request an official transcript from Â鶹Íø to be sent to your transfer university. Your transcript will now reflect your completed degree!

Your diploma will be printed and mailed to the name and address currently on file at Â鶹Íø.

If your name or address has changed after transferring:

• If you still have access to Self-Service, you can update your information by going to .
• If you no longer have access to Self-Service, complete the Reverse Credit Transfer Contact Information Update Form [PDF] to update your name and/or address on your student account.

Student Account Hold Notification and Diploma Release

If there is a hold on your student account, Â鶹Íø cannot send you your diploma until the hold has been resolved.

If there is a hold on your student account, we will mail you a letter to the address on file to notify you of the hold.

Once all holds have been resolved, contact the Registrar's Office to request your diploma be mailed to you.

Â鶹Íø proudly celebrates its graduates once a year in May, honoring students who complete their programs during the fall, spring, or summer semesters of the current academic year.

Steps to Participate in the Ceremony

1. Complete the Intent to Reverse Credit Transfer Form:
   • If you haven’t already, submit the Intent to Reverse Credit Transfer form [PDF] as soon as you register for your final term of classes at your transfer college or university that will complete your degree requirements.
   • The form must be submitted by the graduation application deadline.
2. Your Graduation Application:
   • Once you’re on track to graduate, Â鶹Íø will submit a graduation application on your behalf using the details from your Intent to Reverse Credit Transfer Form.
3. Stay Informed:
   • Watch your email for updates about the Commencement Ceremony.
4. Prepare for the Ceremony:
   • Purchase your cap, gown, and tassel.

Commencement Ceremony Information