Missouri Reverse Transfer

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Missouri Reverse Transfer allows college students who have completed credits for an associate degree to receive that degree even if they have transferred to a four-year college or university. Students who are not currently attending college also may be eligible to complete an associate degree through the program.

This program was designed to help more Missourians earn degrees. How does it work? Students who have completed at least 15 transferrable credits at a two-year college and transferred to a four-year college or university in Missouri can transfer credit back to the two-year college to earn an associate degree. Additional information can be found in the statewide Missouri Reverse Transfer policy.

MRT TWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

Crowder College	North Central Missouri College
East Central College	Ozarks Technical Community College
Highland Community College (Kansas)	St. Charles Community College
Jefferson College	St. Louis Community College
Metropolitan Community College	State Fair Community College
Mineral Area College	State Technical College of Missouri
Missouri State West Plains	Three Rivers Community College
Moberly Area Community College

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 Missouri Western State University

ELIGIBILITY

Students must have earned a minimum of 15 credit hours at a single two-year institution to be eligible for a reverse transfer degree. Students who currently possess an associate degree or higher are not eligible for the program.

GET STARTED

Applying for a reverse transfer degree is a simple and seamless process. If you have been identified as qualifying to opt-in to MRT you will be sent an invitation through your Missouri Western email account during the 5th week of the semester. You will formally agree to allow Missouri Western to release your contact information and personal data (last 4 digits of SSN, birthday and G-number) to your previous Missouri two-year school plus give your permission to share your Missouri Western transcript at the end of the semester with the two-year college you have previously attended.

If you are not contacted via email regarding MRT and think you might qualify contact:
Susan Bracciano
Registrar
Eder Hall, Room 102
816.271.4214
braccian@missouriwestern.edu

QUESTIONS

Julie Tannehill
Transfer and Graduate Recruitment Coordinator
Eder Hall, Room 101
816.271.4182
tannehill1@missouriwestern.edu

Susan Bracciano
Registrar
Eder Hall, Room 102
816.271.4214
braccian@missouriwestern.edu

More info about the program – Click here

Transfer Checklist

Important Deadlines

I’m Admitted. What’s Next?

Immediately	Take a selfie with your acceptance folder – Post it to Instagram @MWSUadmissions with #GoGriffs
Immediately	Visit campus if you haven’t already
Immediately	Activate your Goldlink student portal – Begin checking student email at least once a week
Immediately	Get ready to complete the FAFSA by setting up your FSA ID – One of your parents (if applicable) must also create an ID
Dec. – Feb. 1	Complete the FAFSA – Missouri Western school code: 002490
Oct. – Feb. 1	Complete the competitive scholarship application
Beginning Nov. 1	Submit your housing application and $100 deposit (if living on campus)
Beginning Nov. 1	Complete the state-mandated electronic tuberculosis screening questionnaire
Beginning Nov. 1	Submit your health and immunization paperwork (if living on campus) – Submit prior to moving into residence halls
Beginning mid-Dec.	Check the status of your financial aid application – Take action on any outstanding requirements
Beginning mid-Dec.	Review and accept your financial aid awards
Spring Registration	Schedule an appointment now - Begin enrolling on Nov. 6 (7 a.m.).
Fall Registration	Beginning February 1 - Register for Transfer Student Orientation – Attend this orientation to connect with other Griffons, talk in person with an Advisor about classes, and ensure you are all set for the upcoming semester. Register in your Missouri Western Applicant Portal. – Can't attend orientation? Access our Transfer Student Guide online through Canvas or the Canvas Student mobile application.
Immediately	Request copies of your final transcripts to be sent to: Missouri Western State University Office of Admissions 4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507

Transfer and Returning Students

Missouri Reverse Transfer