1. What DO I Need To Know? TranscriptsECTS

2. Remember Principles Facilitating the mobility of students in the European labor market, as well as the mobility of teachers; (researchers and staff) Facilitating the mobility of students in the European labor market, as well as the mobility of teachers; (researchers and staff) Improving the international transparency of courses and the recognition of qualifications by means of gradual convergence towards a common framework of qualifications and cycles of study; (European Credit and Accumulation System, ECTS) Improving the international transparency of courses and the recognition of qualifications by means of gradual convergence towards a common framework of qualifications and cycles of study; (European Credit and Accumulation System, ECTS)

3. Look at these transcripts United Kingdom Pre-Bologna United Kingdom Pre-Bologna New Mexico State University New Mexico State University –Official –Unofficial OTHER TRANSCRIPTS

4. European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ECTS What is in the ECTS? What is in the ECTS? –Based on 60 credits per year –1500 to 1800 hours per year –1 credit equals from 25 to 30 hours of work for each student –No credits are given until all work is completed and assessed for quality and quantity of work

5. How are grades determined in ECTS? Specific System Specific System See handout See handout