credit courses

Classes counting toward graduation

Credit courses are academic classes that count toward a degree, certificate, or diploma.

Unlike audit courses or continuing education, credit courses contribute to graduation requirements and appear on official transcripts with grades: She's taking three credit courses this semester.

The credits earned measure progress toward completing a program.

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