transfer credits

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nounpl: transfer credits
créditos transferíveis
1. Academic credits earned at one educational institution that are accepted and counted toward a degree at another institution
She had to verify that her transfer credits would count toward her bachelor's degree.
Ela teve que verificar se seus créditos transferíveis seriam contabilizados em seu bacharelado.
2. The process of having previously earned academic units recognized at a new college or university
The community college student applied for transfer credits to the state university.
O estudante do colégio comunitário solicitou a transferência de créditos para a universidade estadual.
3. Credits that can be moved from one educational account or program to another
Not all transfer credits are guaranteed to apply to your major.
Nem todos os créditos transferíveis são garantidos para se aplicarem à sua especialidade.
Transfer credits are a crucial component of the American and Brazilian higher education systems, particularly important for students moving between community colleges and universities, or changing institutions. In Brazil, the concept is increasingly formalized through 'aproveitamento de disciplinas' (course credit recognition). The process varies significantly by institution and state, making it essential for students to verify agreements before transferring.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transferable creditscredit transfercourse creditsacademic credits
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-transferable creditsinstitutional credits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
créditos transferíveis
Standard term used in educational institutions
São Paulo
aproveitamento de créditos
Alternative phrasing commonly used in university admissions
Rio de Janeiro
transferência de créditos
Common formal usage in educational contexts
Portugal
créditos reconhecidos
Portuguese usage reflecting different higher education system terminology

Related Words

transcriptarticulation agreementcourse equivalencydegree auditGPAsemester hourscredit hour

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply for transfer credits
receive transfer credits
lose transfer credits
accept transfer credits
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