Credit for Prior Learning

Get College Credit- for What you Already Know

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is college credit awarded for validated college-level skills and
knowledge gained outside of a college classroom (Administrative Procedure AP-5235). Credit for prior learning may be earned for eligible courses approved by the faculty for students who satisfactorily pass an authorized assessment.

Authorized assessments may include:

• Evaluation of approved external Standardized Examinations:
  • Achievement of a satisfactory score on an
    Advanced Placement (AP) examination
  • Achievement of a satisfactory score on a higherl-level
    International Baccalaureate (IB) examination
  • Achievement of a satisfactory score on the
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • Achievement of a satisfactory score on DANTES
    Subject Standardization Test (DANTES/DSST);
• Credit by Examination: satisfactory completion of an institutional
  examination, administered by the college in lieu of completion
  of an active course listed in the current college
  catalog;
• Evaluation of Military Transcripts;
• Evaluation of Industry Recognized Credentials; and/or
• Evaluation of Student-Created Portfolios.

Students should meet with a Counselor for specific information regarding
CPL and the petition process. Click here for the CPL Petition.

Additional details may be found in administrative procedure 5235.

Campus Contacts

Campus Contacts Military Credit for Prior Learning