Credit points refer to a unit of measurement used in academic institutions, particularly universities and colleges, to assess students' performance in courses. Each course is assigned a specific number of credit points based on its content, workload, and level of difficulty. Students earn these credit points by completing assignments, attending classes, participating in exams or other evaluations, and meeting the requirements set forth by their instructors. The accumulation of credit points is used to determine a student's academic standing within an institution, as well as to calculate their grade point average (GPA). Credit points can also be transferred between institutions if a student decides to change schools or pursue courses abroad.