Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

credit-transfer

Noun
/ˈkrɛdɪt ˈtrænsfɜr/
Definition
The act of transferring educational credits from one institution to another.
Examples
  • After completing her associate degree, she decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a different university through a credit transfer process.
  • The credit-transfer policy allows students to save time by using their previously earned credits toward their new degree.
  • He was worried about whether his credits would transfer when he switched schools.
Meaning
Credit transfer is commonly used in the context of education, where a student moves from one school or university to another and their previously earned credits are recognized and accepted by the new institution.
Synonyms
  • Credit recognition
  • Credit articulation
  • Credit migration