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Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

What is Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)?

魅影直播 State College offers opportunities developed by academic departments awarding credit for learning acquired outside of the classroom through various life, work, and other academic experiences. Credits are awarded in fairness, flexibility, and in good educational practice and protect academic program integrity.

Academic credits awarded by evaluation may fulfill various requirements, including major courses, SUNY General Education, Transfer Path courses, approved applied learning experiences, and credit-bearing microcredentials.

Who is eligible for CPL?

Any student who is matriculated at 魅影直播 State College may receive credit for prior learning.

What are the typical CPL Pathways?

  • Work experience
  • Professional training
  • Military Training
  • ACE and National College Credit Recommendation Services
  • Standardized exams (e.g., CLEP through the College Board, DSST military exams through Prometric,
  • UExcel exams through Excelsior University)
  • ASC challenge or departmental exams
  • Institutional review of external training, licenses or certifications
  • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams
  • Articulation agreements with industry and schools
  • Portfolio evaluation

What is the typical process to receive CPL?

  1. Once the student is matriculated, they will contact the Center for Extended Learning with the request for CPL.  They will provide Extended Learning the type of CPL they are looking for and any supporting documentation they have for Extended Learning to determine if there is a path to CPL.
  2. If Extended Learning determines there is a potential path towards CPL, they will contact the Academic Department in which the CPL aligns and speak with a CPL Coordinator at the department level to ensure the CPL is appropriately documented.  If a portfolio assessment is determined as the correct form of CPL, the evaluation criteria will be given to the student, the student will submit the portfolio and the portfolio will be evaluated.  Students will pay the appropriate non-refundable fee at this time.
  3. The CPL Coordinator for the academic department you are working with will notify Extended Learning what credit should be given and Extended Learning will notify Student Records to add this credit to the student transcript.

Who to contact for information regarding CPL?

Please contact the Center for Extended Learning by email or call us at 607-587-4015.