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.