Credit Hour Converter
Convert between semester hours, quarter hours, and clock hours
Convert Credit Hours
Standard is 15 clock hours = 1 semester hour
Standard Conversion Ratios
Semester ↔ Quarter
- • 1 semester hour = 1.5 quarter hours
- • 1 quarter hour = 0.67 semester hours
Semester ↔ Clock
- • 1 semester hour = 15 clock hours (typical)
- • Can vary from 15-18 clock hours per program
Quarter ↔ Clock
- • 1 quarter hour = 10 clock hours (typical)
- • Derived from semester-to-clock conversion
Common Conversions
12 semester hours =18 quarter hours
15 semester hours =22.5 quarter hours
12 quarter hours =8 semester hours
3 semester hours =45 clock hours
Important Notes
- •Clock hour conversions vary by program type (lab, lecture, clinical)
- •Always verify with your institution's official conversion policy
- •Some programs use non-standard credit systems
- •Transfer credit evaluations may round differently
When to Use Credit Hour Conversions
For VASCOs
- • Certifying transfer students from different systems
- • Evaluating training time for non-traditional programs
- • Converting clock hours for vocational programs
- • Calculating equivalent full-time status
For Students
- • Understanding transfer credit equivalencies
- • Planning course loads across different systems
- • Estimating benefit usage rates
- • Comparing program requirements
Reminder: These are standard conversions. Your institution may have specific policies for credit hour conversions that differ from these standards. Always consult your registrar for official conversions.
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