How to Enable ECTS in openSIS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is an academic credit framework primarily used by European institutions to measure student workload and academic progress.
Since ECTS is not followed globally, openSIS provides it as an optional grading configuration. Schools that follow the ECTS framework can enable it explicitly using Grading Preferences, while other institutions can continue using the standard credit-based system without any impact.
This article explains how to enable or disable ECTS in openSIS and how it affects the system.
Navigation Path
To access the ECTS setting:
Settings → Grades → Grading Preferences
Grading Preference: Enable ECTS
Under Grading Preferences, you will find the toggle:
Enable ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)
This switch controls whether ECTS-related fields and calculations are available in your system.
Behavior of the ECTS Toggle
When ECTS is Disabled (Default)
All ECTS-related fields and columns remain hidden.
The system works as a standard non-ECTS grading system.
ECTS credits do not appear in:
Course Sections
Graduation Requirements
Student Progress
Transcripts
When ECTS is Enabled
Once enabled, ECTS becomes active across multiple academic modules:
Course Sections
ECTS credit fields become available for assigning workload-based credits.Graduation Requirements
Graduation rules can include ECTS-based credit thresholds.Student Progress View
Accumulated ECTS credits are displayed as part of academic progress tracking.Transcripts
Official transcripts include ECTS credit values, supporting European academic standards.
Important Notes
ECTS is not enabled by default.
The feature is controlled entirely at the school level.
Enabling or disabling ECTS dynamically updates the system UI and academic workflows.
Changes apply going forward and affect how credits are displayed and evaluated.
When Should You Enable ECTS?
You should enable ECTS if:
Your institution follows European academic standards.
Student workload is measured using ECTS credits.
You need ECTS values on transcripts and graduation evaluations.
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