What is Credit for Prior Learning? 

We want to give you the credit that you deserve whether that is for military service, on-the-job experience and training, life experience, or through various examinations such as CLEP and AP.  Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) provides students with the opportunity to earn credit for college-level learning acquired outside of a structured classroom.  To qualify, students must demonstrate college-level knowledge and competencies that meet course-specific learning outcomes.  CPL may be granted based on the judgment of credentialing experts in the specific discipline.  Credit may be awarded through a variety of assessment methods which are outlined below.  Starting in May 2023 requests for credit via departmental exam or portfolio must be submitted with a CPL Request form.  Other credits are requested by submitting the official test scores, program completion paperwork, or transcripts to GHC during the Admissions process or to regsitrar@highlands.edu if submitted after admission is granted.

How does Credit for Prior Learning work?

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) can be obtained through a variety of methods:

• Credit by Examination: Georgia Highlands College may grant course credit (K credit) for obtaining the required scores on:
  • Advanced Placement: AP,
  • College Level Examination Program: CLEP,
  • DSST/Dantes,
  • International Baccalaureate: IB,
  • Departmental Examinations
• Georgia High School EDU 2110 program completion
• Portfolio 
• Military Experience
• Credit for Criminal Justice Experience and Training, such as Georgia POST, Military Police, or other law enforcement officers
• ACE Credit Recommendations for job training and work experience

Credit for Prior Learning Handbook

Have questions? Want more information? Please contact us!
email: cpl@highlands.edu or complete and submit an Inquiry Form.