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<p>Quarter system schools typically have four 10 week quarters, of which three make up the normal academic year. The fourth quarter is the summer session. A student taking 15 credits per quarter will complete 45 credits in an academic year.</p>
<p>Compare with semester system schools that typically have two 15 week semesters and an 8 week summer session. A student taking 15 credits per quarter will complete 30 credits in an academic year. A semester credit is one and a half times a quarter credit.</p>