To promote successful transfer between community colleges and four-year universities, institutional partnerships are addressing barriers and providing more streamlined methods. In fall 2022, upward transfers from community colleges to universities fell 7.5 percent year over year and 14.5 percent relative to fall 2020, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Transfer continues to be a challenge for many students due to institutional barriers that force them to navigate the process alone.