Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for prior learning is the term used to describe receiving credit for prior skills and knowledge. You can gain credit for:

• College coursework
• College credit for high school courses
• Work experience
• Independent study
• Military training
• Apprenticeship

Awarding credit for prior learning promotes competency standards. These credits may be used in place of selected WITC course requirements if the competencies you’ve gained are equivalent to the WITC curriculum outcomes. You may apply for credit for prior learning after you are admitted to a specific program, but at least 25 percent of the credits required for a degree or diploma must be course work earned at WITC.

The college has developed policies and procedures governing the evaluation of credit for prior learning applications. You are responsible for requesting credit in a timely manner and for providing the required documentation prior to enrolling in the course. For more information, contact a counselor at your chosen campus.