Statewide Transfer Policies: Essential Elements Of State Policy For College Completion

Abstract

College students face many barriers transferring from one institution to another — which can increase cost and time for students and raise the likelihood they may drop out before graduation. This report details best practices in state policy across the SREB region, examines the questions policymakers need to answer when updating transfer policies, and presents SREB’s recommendations on the essential elements of a clear, seamless and comprehensive statewide transfer policy.