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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 to Quarter

  • 1 semester hour = 1.5 quarter hours
  • 1 quarter hour = 0.67 semester hours

Semester to Clock

  • 1 semester hour = 15 clock hours (typical)
  • Can vary from 15 to 18 clock hours per program

Quarter to 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.