We know that learning takes place outside of the classroom. With Prior Learning Experience, you can get credit for what you’ve learned in the workplace or the community.

Earning Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) can reduce the time involved in earning your degree and save you money; the more CPL that you earn, the fewer courses you need to take to complete your certificate or degree.

Review the CPL Policy

Examples of Credit for Prior Learning

  • Earned Certificate, Credential and/or Licensure
  • Professional development and training
  • Previous work, business, or industry experience

Steps

1

Contact the advising office to identify and connect with the appropriate academic area to learn about Credit for Prior Learning opportunities.

2

The divisional representative explains all CPL options for students and decides on the best option.

3

The student prepares documentation and Application.

4

Application and documentation are submitted for review.

5

Department reviews and approves, denies, or requests additional information from the student.

6

Credits are added to the academic transcripts by the Registrar.
Also see Non-credit to Credit Articulation/Career Laddering