Credit for Academic Relevant Learning

College of Graduate and Continuing Education provides opportunities for students to earn credit for university-level learning that takes place outside the classroom setting. A maximum of 30 credits will be awarded for extra-institutional learning, excluding military credit. This includes CLEP, PEP, ACT, portfolio credit, and PONSI credit. (Advanced-placement credit is considered separately.)

View the Advanced Placement Credit information sheet.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

The College-Level Examination Program has been established to enable students of all ages to earn college credit by examination. Through the CLEP tests, applicants may gain credit in many academic subjects applicable to their degree programs. Individuals who wish further information about these examinations should consult the College of Graduate and Continuing Education Director of Advising or write directly to the Program Director, College-Level Examination Program, College Entrance Examination Board, Box 1824, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Assessment of Prior Learning

Many students have acquired "experiential learning" outside a formal college or university classroom in jobs, military service or non-accredited institutions. One who wishes to have this learning assessed for possible credit will enroll in the one-semester course, EDUC 101, to document relevant experiences and the knowledge gained from them for departmental review. Faculty evaluators from the appropriate department(s) should evaluate the portfolio and may recommend a credit award for the student's learning. For further information about this program, contact a College of Graduate and Continuing Education advisor (941-7580).