SUNY Cobleskill, being a leader in Applied Learning, recognizes that students may have gained knowledge through experiences and sources other than completing courses at an accredited institution. SUNY Cobleskill is committed to the practice that individuals be awarded credit for verifiable college-level learning regardless of where or how it was acquired.
Credit for Prior Learning Academic Policy 2.70
1) Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) provides students the opportunity to document verifiable,
collegelevel learning gained outside of a traditional classroom. It is important to
note that though ‘prior learning’ is a widely used term, the award of academic credit
by evaluation can be applied to learning concurrent to one’s program of study (pursuant
to SUNY Award of Academic Credit by Evaluation Policy-memo dated 2-7-2023). Examples
may include professional and industry certifications and licenses or other credentials,
non-credit and continuing education study, noncredit microcredentials (credit-bearing
microcredentials follow policies 2.0-2.20), on-the-job training/education, and work
experience. 2) Students must complete an application through the Dean’s Office and
pay a processing fee. Students are encouraged to apply for CPL within the first year
of study. 3) Evaluation, assessment, and approval will be conducted by teaching faculty/content
experts from the relevant area of study.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING STUDENT APPLICATION
The web form must be completed and submitted to have your prior learning evaluated for credit towards a course in your academic program.
The Credit for Prior Learning Evaluation is the process by which students are given the opportunity to provide evidence, document their prior learning experience, and be assessed by an evaluator.
You should complete one request per course for which you are having your prior learning evaluated. The total number of credits for Credit for Prior Learning and Transfer credits must not exceed the residency requirements outlined in SUNY Cobleskill’s Academic Policy 2.03. The Dean’s Office will notify the appropriate faculty/ content area expert(s) and they will be in touch with additional instructions on evaluating your prior learning. Note: This process cannot be used for courses that are designated with a (C) as challengeable in the college catalog. Please refer to Academic Policy 2.40-2.43 in the college catalog for information on courses that may be challenged by examination.
Step 1 - The Advising Office
Consult with Academic Advising about the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) application.
Step 2 - Student Financial Services
Consult with Student Financial Student Services to understand the impact CPL could have on their financial/ academic record
Step 3 - Payment
Upon submission of the application the non-refundable processing fee of $375.00 will be applied to your account
Step 4 - Dean’s Office/Faculty Review
A faculty/ content expert will evaluate the application. The evaluation will take up to four weeks.
Step 5 - Notification from Dean’s Office
The Deans Office reviews the decision from the experts & students are notified of the decision.
Step 6 - Dean’s Office
The Dean’s Office notifies the Registrar's office of the credit to be applied.
Step 7 - Registrar
The Registrar’s Office will apply any earned credit toward the student’s academic program.
Credit for Prior Learning Application