Office of the Registrar

Credit for Prior Learning - Earning Credit

Review the steps below to pursue Credit for Prior Learning through the PSU exam or portfolio review process.

Arrange for CPL Assessment

  1. Determine which courses are eligible for CPL credit (see Available CPL Subjects page for more information)
  2. Talk with your academic department or advisor to determine if CPL will apply to your degree.
  3. Complete the CPL Form
  4. Pay the fee at the Cashier's Office
  5. Return the completed form, with "PAID" stamp from the Cashier's Office, to the department to arrange for the CPL assessment.

CPL Assessment and Grading

  1. The academic department offering CPL will administer the exam or portfolio review.
  2. The instructor or academic department completes the Grading section of the CPL form.
  3. The completed CPL form, is sent to the Registrar's Office for processing.