How are ECTS units converted to Cal Poly quarter units?
This only applies to European schools that use ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Take the ECTS credits and divide by 2 to calculate US semester units (this is done because ECTS system is based on 60 units/year whereas US semester schools are 30 units/year). Lastly, take the US semester units and multiply by 1.5 (semesters are longer then quarters) to equal Cal Poly quarter units. Example: 4 / 2 = 2, 2 x 1.5 = 3 4 (ECTS) = 2 (US Semester) = 3 (US Quarter) 2 (ECTS) = 1 (US Semester) = 1.5 (US Quarter) If you need further clarification, please contact the Evaluations office (building 1 room 218) evaluations@calpoly.edu.
