Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for Prior Learning

91勛圖 strives to provide students with opportunities to receive credit for prior learning while still maintaining the integrity of our academic programs. Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways.

Monthly Credit for Prior Learning Webinar

First Friday of Every Month (Except for April 4, 2025)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The CPL Manual provides procedures for receiving various types of credit earned at other colleges and universities in this country and abroad. Before considering CPL, students who are interested in transferring to four-year institutions are advised to review the institution’s policies and guidelines on the acceptance and awarding of CPL credits from 91勛圖. Please note that the manner in which credit is accepted and/or applied varies by institution. The manual includes information on:

  • General Procedures
  • Evaluation Responsibilities
  • Types of Credit for Prior Learning (various ways to earn college credit for learning acquired outside the classroom)
  • Credit from non-traditional programs (professional/corporate training programs, industry credentials, certifications and military training)
  • Credit by Exam (examples include AP, IB, CLEP, Cambridge and other exams)
  • Credits from post-secondary institutions (college credits from other institutions transferred to 91勛圖)
  • Credit by Portfolio Development (demonstration of knowledge gained through experiences comparable to a 91勛圖 course for credit)

The Credit for Prior Learning Manual is updated annually and has an effective implementation date the first day of the Fall semester of each academic year. If documentation is received by the College Records Office (CRO) after the start of the Fall semester, then all CPL requests will be subjected to the recommendations of the new academic year’s CPL Manual.

Whether you learned a skill during your service in the military, earned a certification on the job or aced an exam, you're already on your way to earning a degree or credential. Find out how many college credits you have earned by compiling all of your experience into one place using the Credits2Careers Credit for Prior Learning Predictor Tool.

College Records Office
Inquiries: Credit for college courses, standardized tests, industry certifications 
AsktheCRO@nvcc.edu

Military Transcript Evaluations
Inquiries: Credit for military training and courses
MilitaryServices@nvcc.edu 

Academic Affairs Office
Inquiries: Credit for work/life experience; transfer course equivalencies
CPL@nvcc.edu