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Transfer Credit

Understanding Transfer Credit in Higher Education

Transfer credit is the recognition of coursework completed at one institution toward a degree program at another, enabling mobility and flexibility for students.

Glossary Terms
Term
Description
Transfer Credit

Academic credits accepted from another institution toward current program requirements.

Credit Articulation

The formal evaluation process to match courses from different institutions.

Credit Transfer Policy

Institutional rules governing the acceptance of external coursework.

Course Equivalency

Determining if a transferred course aligns with current curriculum standards.

Why It Matters

Efficient credit transfer policies improve student retention, accelerate graduation, and support lifelong and flexible learning paths.