Eligibility

Does My Experience Count?

You may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) if you already have college-level knowledge or skills from:

  • Standardized Exams (AP, IP, & CLEP)
  • Credit by Examination
  • Noncredit to credit pathway (mirrored)
  • Professional Development Learning
  • Military CPL
  • Student-created Portfolio
  • Industry Recognized Credentials/Documentation
  • Work-Based Learning
  • State/Federal Government Training
  • Validated volunteer and civic activities (e.g. Peace Corps)

Not sure if your experience qualifies? Submit the Interest Form and our team can help review your options.


Basic Requirements 

You may be eligible if you:

✓ Have a COC application on file

✓ Meet course prerequisites

✓ Are not currently taking the course 

✓ Have not already earned credit for the course

What happens next?

  1. Submit Interest Form
  2. CPL Team Reviews Experience
  3. Faculty Assessment (if needed)
  4. Credit Awarded