CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

At Delta College Your Experience Counts!

You may earn academic credit for prior learning in many areas of study at Delta College.  The Credit For Prior Learning Program, administered through Assessment/Testing Services, is designed for students who have gained, through related work experience, learning that may be equivalent to content taught in actual college courses.  If you are interested in any of these programs, please be aware that the following restrictions may apply:
 

1. These options are not available in all areas of study.
    
2. Credits earned through this program may not be transferable to other institutions.
    
3. A maximum of 38 semester hours of transfer/other credits may be applied toward a Delta College Associate degree. See Delta College Catalog "Associate Degree Requirements".
    
4. Prior learning credits are not eligible for financial aid.
    
5. You may only apply once for credit in the same course.

The first two methods are designed for new and currently enrolled students:
 

1. CBE  (Credit-By-Exam):  comprehensive challenge examinations are developed and evaluated by Delta College faculty in selected courses.  If you earn a passing grade on a CBE examination, the credit(s) will be recorded on your transcript for that course.  A per credit hour attempted fee is charged prior to taking a CBE examination.  You may also choose to waive a course by successfully completing a CBE examination.  We recommend that you discuss the waiver option with your academic counselor/advisor.
    
2. Credit-By-Portfolio: an individualized process where you submit a portfolio application, resume, personal manuscript and supporting documentation of your prior learning for faculty review and evaluation in courses you believe you have the knowledge, background and skills.  A $25 per credit hour attempted fee is charged prior to portfolio materials being submitted to the appropriate academic division.  If you successfully complete a portfolio, the earned credits will be recorded on your transcript. For questions or information contact Ellen B. Waxman.

The following methods are designed primarily for transfer students, but may also be used by new and currently enrolled students:
 

1. CLEP (College Level Examination Program): national standardized tests in selected academic areas.  The application forms, course equivalents and minimum passing scores for the tests accepted at Delta College are available on-line or from Assessment/Testing Services.  There is a test fee and a non-refundable administration fee charged per test.  You must request that CLEP send your examination scores to the Delta College Records Office.  Upon receipt of successful completion of a CLEP examination, the Records Office will record the appropriate credit on your transcript.
    
2. DSST (Dantes Subject Standardized Tests):  national subject standardized tests in selected academic areas.  The application forms, course equivalents and minimum passing scores for the tests accepted at Delta College are available on-line  or from Assessment/Testing Services.  There is a test fee and a non-refundable administration fee charged per test.  You must request that DSST send your examination scores to the Delta College Records Office.  Upon receipt of successful completion of a DSST examination, the Records Office will record the appropriate credit on your transcript.

You may obtain further information about Credit For Prior Learning from Assessment/Testing Services or Counseling/Advising & Career Services.

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