Reading Area Community College (RACC) and Kutztown University (KU) announced, on Sept. 15, a reverse transfer agreement that will permit eligible students, who transfer from RACC to KU before earning an associate degree from RACC, the opportunity to transfer KU credits back to RACC to apply towards completion of the RACC associate degree concurrent with their enrollment at KU.
“The advantage of this agreement includes the ability for students to have a formal academic credential in hand as they continue along the path to the bachelor’s degree,” explained Dr. Anna D. Weitz, president of RACC. “In certain career fields, this community college credential can be a benefit as students seek employment while working toward a bachelor’s degree. It also provides students a sense of accomplishment by receiving a formal credential they have earned and deserve.”
The RACC – KU reverse transfer agreement also applies to community college credit certificates in addition to associate degrees. This is a provision that differentiates the RACC- KU agreement from others that Kutztown has in place. RACC is committed to helping students earn a variety of academic options to meet their own career and educational goals, a sign of institutional flexibility that sets RACC apart. KU has embraced RACC’s creative approach to serving students and included credit certificates into this agreement.
“KU’s partnership with RACC has been very strong through the years, and this reverse transfer agreement will strengthen our ties even more,” said Dr. Carlos Vargas-Aburto, KU’s acting president. “Since both institutions are in Berks County, this initiative will be a benefit for many of the families and students right here in our own community.”
