College credit refers to the academic credits earned by a student after completing a course or program at a college, university, or other higher education institution. These credits are used to measure and record the progress of students towards earning their degree. One credit typically represents around 15 hours of classroom instruction, including lectures, discussions, labs, and/or assignments. The number of credits required for a specific program or major varies depending on the institution and course load. College credit can be transferable between institutions, allowing students to take courses at different colleges and still apply them towards their degree requirements.