Prior Learning Assessment Request

Students interested in Prior Learning Assessment should complete this form and attach the following:


  1. Resume (PDF or Word file)
  2. PLA Assessment Consideration Form (advisor's approval and signature required). [link to page and form here]


Once we receive your request, a Prior Learning Coordinator will reach out with the next steps (requirements, non-refundable fees, etc.).

You will be notified if you are eligible to challenge the course(s).


Please refer to the PLA Checklist [Link to checklist page] to see the required steps in the process.


Note: This form is for Prior Learning Assessment only. If you would like to request credit for an industry certifications, licensures, or technical certificates, please visit the Credit for Prior Learning page.

Student Contact Information

Phone

Select all of the courses that you are interested in earning college credit for, based on knowledge and skills obtained through life, work, self-study, community, and volunteer service experience.

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Work Experience Verification References

Please provide the names and work email addresses of three current or former supervisors for references below.

First and Last Name

This must be a company or organization email address - not a personal email address.

First and Last Name

This must be a company or organization email address - not a personal email address.

First and Last Name

This must be a company or organization email address - not a personal email address.

Attach Your Documentation

Please attach the following two documents:


1) Resume (in PDF or Word format)


2) Completed "Prior Learning Assessment Consideration Form" (advisor's approval and signature required before attaching).

Visit the Prior Learning Assessment page for this form.

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Acknowledgements

I ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING:


I understand that I can only challenge courses approved through Prior Learning Assessment.


I will need my academic advisor’s approval to challenge course(s)


I can only challenge courses aligned with my program of study field


I will meet the 25% residency requirement of credits required for my degree by taking classes at BC to satisfy residence requirements


I will pay a non-refundable $30 per credit fee (e.g., 3 credits = $90) once I am pre-approved by the PLA Coordinator


I will have to submit a Resume/Portfolio


I will have to provide work references from current or previous supervisors


I will submit all required documentation and pass all assessments to earn college credit on the first attempt. If failed, I must enroll in the course


I am aware that credits will appear on my transcript as "CR" - Letter grades are not awarded


BY CHECKING THE BOX BELOW, YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU AGREE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM.