Credit for Prior Learning

Purpose and Philosophy
Aquinas College recognizes that college-level learning occurs in many forms — through employment, professional training, military service, industry certifications, and community engagement. This policy provides students with an efficient, transparent, and equitable pathway to receive academic credit for verified college-level learning.

Eligibility and Credit Limits

Students may earn up to 24 semester hours through CPL.
CPL credits may fulfill general education, major, minor, or elective requirements, but do not count toward residency requirements.
CPL credits are transcripted with a CR (Credit) grade and are not included in the calculation of cumulative GPA.

Required Documentation
In addition to this submitting this application, send the following documentation to the Registrar's Office at registrar@aquinas.edu:

A résumé summarizing relevant professional, military, or community experience;
A brief narrative (1–2 pages) describing direct work experience related to each course learning outcome for which credit is requested;
Supporting evidence, such as job descriptions, project summaries, professional reports, awards, or letters of verification from employers or supervisors
Optional additional documentation (e.g., records of professional development, leadership roles, or measurable outcomes).

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Course Number

Course Title

Aquinas Student ID # (if applicable)

Aquinas Email Address (if applicable)

**A $50.00 processing fee will be assessed, whether the application is approved or denied. If approval for credit is awarded, an additional charge of $100.00 per credit hour will be due prior to the credits being added to your transcript.

In place of your signature, please type your full legal name.

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