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Credit for Prior Learning

(Also known as Prior Learning Assessment, Life Experience Credit)

Many people have developed skills and knowledge that may make them eligible for college credit. Students enrolled at Labouré may earn Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) based on learning that they have gained through jobs, training programs, military service, or other relevant life experience. Since each person's situation is unique, it is always a good idea to discuss CP with an advisor as decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. 

Types of Evaluation and Assessment for CPL

Credit for Prior Learning is determined on a case-by-case basis by program, department, and course. Below are some examples of how a student can earn CPL. It is critical that you discuss how you hope to earn CPL with an advisor before beginning and course or program on this list. 

  • Advanced Placement (AP) Exams National Standardized Exams (CLEP, DSST, Excelsior) 
  • Online Course Services (ACE credited for transfer to LABOURE) like StraighterLine.com
  • ACE National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training
  • ACE Military Guide to Evaluation of Education in the Armed Services and Military Joint Services Transcript (JST)
  • National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)
  • License or Credential Review (local)
  • Challenge Exam or Exercise (local)
  • Portfolio Development and Review (local)
  • National Portfolio Evaluation Service (LearningCounts.org)
  • International Degrees and Credits: Center for Educational Documentation (CED), World Education Services (WES)

Limitations of CPL

  • Students may not earn CPL for a course they have failed at Labouré.
  • Students must successfully complete a minimum of 3 credits at Labouré before they can apply for CPL.
  • Associate degree seeking students can apply a maximum of 18 CPL credits to their degree and certificate seeking students can apply a maximum of 9 CPL credits. These credit limits count toward total allowed transfer credits in a student's program of study. 
  • A non-refundable fee is charged for CPL evaluation and credit. 
  • CPL may not be transferable to another college so please check with the transfer institution to learn more. 
  • General Education courses in areas such as science, math, humanities, and social sciences are generally not eligible for credit for prior learning assessment except through national exams such as CLEP. 
  • Labouré is not able to evaluate subject areas where the College has no matching courses or subject areas offered. 

For further questions or assistance, please contact transfercredit@laboure.edu.