Who is Eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning?

The Best Candidates for PLAR are: non-traditional (mature) learners with significant & relevant employment experience, military service, volunteer experience, training, and/or personal study.

Candidates should be:

• Self-directed
• Motivated
• Able to work independently

Applicants do not have to be accepted into a program in order to have their prior learning assessed. However, completing PLAR does not necessarily mean acceptance into a program.

Screening Questions

Candidates should answer yes to these questions before they decide to pursue PLAR:

• I have at least one year of extensive experience in one field (gained through work, volunteer, and/or leisure activities).
• I have a broad range of experiences related to the field in which I am considering applying for PLAR.
• I am able to complete work independently within specific time frames.
• I am constantly improving myself by taking workshops and reading information related to my profession and interests.
• I have colleagues and supervisors who can attest to my learning if necessary.
• I have college-level learning that can be measured.