Purpose of Credit & Transcript Policies

Credit and transcript policies exist to:

  • Ensure consistency in academic reporting
  • Protect the integrity of student records
  • Support graduation verification
  • Facilitate student transfers and college admissions
  • Maintain fairness and equity in credit awarding
  • Support accreditation 
  • Ensure accurate institutional reporting

All transcript and credit procedures should reflect:

  • Accuracy
  • Integrity
  • Transparency
  • Consistency
  • Professional judgment
  • Alignment with institutional policy
Introduction
Carnegie Units & Credit Definitions