Credit for Prior Learning
What is Credit for Prior Learning?
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is degree credit awarded for demonstrated relevant college-level education acquired through nontraditional schooling, work or other life experience.
通过产线, faculty subject matter experts evaluate how prior experiences might translate to college-level knowledge and how that knowledge may equate to college credit.
- Students may apply for CPL at any time after admission to Tri-C.
- Credit approved through the evaluation process will be posted to your transcript.
- A student may obtain a maximum of 30 semester credits of CPL.
- Awarded CPL will not affect a student’s GPA or quality points nor will it substitute for the required minimum of 20 semester credits of residency needed for graduation from Tri-C.
*Before submitting CPL request for 旁通信贷 or a 挑战考试, review the Official Course Outline for the specific course outcomes being evaluated. For 旁通信贷 verify documents uploaded align and support all of the Official Course Outcomes.
What Type of CPL Is Right for You?
费用
Students will be charged $50 per course that is approved for CPL through the 旁通信贷 and 挑战考试 options. All fees must be paid through the Tri-C Enrollment Center.
- 参加a课程的学生 CLEP考试 must pay associated costs directly to the College board.
申请CPL
Use the forms below to submit your request for credit or to appeal a previous CPL decision. 请注意: 这个CPL过程是 不 for credit on a college transcript. If you wish to submit a college transcript for credit, follow the guidelines found on the 转移 of Credit to Tri-C webpage.