college credits

Earned toward graduation

College credits are units measuring academic progress toward a degree.

Each course completed earns a certain number of credits, typically based on classroom hours per week.

Students accumulate credits until they meet graduation requirements: She needs fifteen more credits to graduate.

Credits can often transfer between institutions, though not always at full value.

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