Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system and has many students from semester-based colleges and universities transfer credits from OSU to their home institutions. Understanding the quarter-to-semester conversion process enables you to see how combining credits between the two systems will enable you to achieve your educational goals.
It is important to confirm the transfer policy of the institution you are transferring credits to in order to determine how previously earned credits will convert. Because transferring credits is widely practiced, the following general guidelines help illustrate credit conversions:
Quarter system
Fall
term
10 weeks
Winter
term
10 weeks
Spring
term
10 weeks
Semester system
Fall semester
15 weeksSpring semester
15 weeks| Quarter to semester | Semester to quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 ➝ 2 | 3 ➝ 4.5 | |
| 6 ➝ 4 | 6 ➝ 9 | |
| 12 ➝ 8 | 12 ➝ 18 | |
| 15 ➝ 10 | 15 ➝ 22.5 | |
| 30 ➝ 20 | 30 ➝ 45 | |
| 45 ➝ 30 | 45 ➝ 67.5 |
Oregon State University has a transfer course search database of common classes that transfer in and the OSU-equivalent class. This search tool can help you feel more confident about the ability to transfer classes between institutions. Most colleges and universities also have a credit-transferring tool to compare credits course by course. Just search for "credit transfer" or "course equivalency" on your home institution's website. Also, many university registrars offer assistance with transfer credit evaluations.
Important dates
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Program details
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses.
‡ Course sequences can include classes that are delivered online, as well as a blend of online coursework with one or a few required site-based classes.
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