PLAR

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

PLAR is a way of obtaining credit for college-level knowledge and/or skills gained outside the classroom through work, information education or volunteer activities. It compares prior learning gained from education, work, life experiences, and personal study to the learning achieved in college courses. If you are able to demonstrate that your prior learning is equivalent to what would normally be acquired through formal courses in the chosen area of college study, then credit is granted. It is important to understand that credit is not awarded simply for your experiences. Credit is awarded for the learning experience that you can both articulate and prove.

It is possible to be credited with up to one-half of the two-year diploma program through PLAR. Any prior learning that is awarded credit will appear on your transcript as “PL”.