Students come to college from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, some of which may involve college-level learning. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is the evaluation of a student’s learning gained through work experience, industry certification, and other special training. At IU Indianapolis, several programs award CPL. To get started, complete the form below to begin the conversation of how your prior experiences might lead to college credit.
To learn more about CPL options, click here.
Active-duty and veterans can receive college credit for military service and save time and money at the same time. A Joint Services Transcript (JST) should be submitted with the application materials for consideration. For more information on transfer credits for military service, review IU Policy ACA-78.
See individual types of assessment above for any CPL-type-specific policies or fees. For general policies and fees, see this helpful overview of special credit from the Office of the Registrar.
If you have more questions, please feel free to reach out to your assigned academic advisor, who you can find in IU’s Student Online Advising Records (SOAR) system. You are also welcome to contact us here in the Center for Transfer and Adult Students at ctas@iu.edu or 317-278-2630.
