Prior Learning Credit


Adult students bring a level of experience and knowledge to academic programs that most younger students do not have. The knowledge has been acquired through work, training, or life experiences.

 

We recognize the value of that learning, and award academic credit for it through our Prior Learning program. To learn more, attend one of our scheduled prior learning briefings, view the online prior learning overview, or view our online prior learning briefing presentation.


To pursue college credit for prior learning undergraduate students must have regular admission status, and graduate students must have either conditional or regular admission status. Your academic advisor will be able to answer any questions you might have about using prior learning credit in your program.

 

Prior Learning briefings are currently scheduled in the following locations:

 

NOTE: please print  copy of the pdf version of our presentation and bring it to your briefing session.


East Lansing, January 20, 2010 –
Call (517) 337-8360 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010.


Dearborn, January 22, 2010 –
Call (313) 441-5300 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010.


Auburn Hills, January 23, 2010 –
Call (248) 364-4230 to register for briefing to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 23, 2010.


Saginaw, February 18, 2010 –
Call (989) 790-0200 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2010.


Traverse City, March 19, 2010 –
Call (231) 995-1756 to register for briefing to be held from 4:30-5:45 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010.


Warren, March 19, 2010 –
Call (586) 558-4300 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010.


Flint, March 20, 2010 –
Call (810) 235-7530 to register for briefing to be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, March 20, 2010.


Grand Rapids, May 13, 2010 –
Call (616) 361-4160 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010.


Southfield, May 14, 2010 –
Call (248) 357-8600 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010.


Troy, May 15, 2010 –
Call (248) 526-2610 to register for briefing to be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 15, 2010.


Saginaw, May 19, 2010 –
Call (989) 790-0200 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.


Flint, August 18, 2010 –
Call (810) 235-7530 to register for briefing to be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

prior learning links...

Prior learning overview

Application of credits

Portfolio preparation

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Student Handbook

Frequently asked questions

 

Prior learning briefings

CMU Writing Center

Prior learning briefing printout

 

online prior learning briefing presentation

 

Prior Learning CD Instructions

 

other services...

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Transfer Credit

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Prior Learning Credit

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