Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Students may also earn academic credit through nationally recognized standardized examinations consistent with the CUNY Policy on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Students must meet required minimum passing scores in order for credit to be awarded.

Standardized Examinations

Awarding of credit for the above Standardized Examinations will count towards the transfer credit maximum of 30 credits.

Students requesting transfer credit should contact the Admissions Office, V-101, or email [email protected].

Note: Credit from Standardized Exams will not be accepted for courses that are part of the Admission Criteria for the Nursing and Allied Health Programs.

Credit for Non-Collegiate Learning

Students may also earn academic credit through engagement in non-collegiate learning, which is learning acquired outside of a college or university. This includes non-collegiate learning through Kingsborough’s Workforce Development/Continuing Education programs (see Internal Transfer Agreements) as well as licenses and certifications. Awarding of credit for non-collegiate learning will count towards the transfer credit maximum of 30 credits.

Military Transfers

Kingsborough offers credit for knowledge and experience gained through military service, taking under advisement the credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide, Joint Services Transcript (JST), and the following Standardized Examinations, the nationally recognized Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Credit-by-Exam Program (DSST) and Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPT). Awarding of credit for military credit will count towards the transfer credit maximum of 30 credits.

American Council on Education

The American Council on Education (ACE) has faculty who review, evaluate and recommend college credit for courses and training offered at a wide range of institutions. The ACE website lists the participating organizations and the specific courses they recommend for college credit. To request the application of ACE recommended credits to your degree, have the institution where you took the course(s) send an official transcript which details the ACE recommendations. ACE credit recommendations are taken under advisement when evaluating credit for non-collegiate learning.

For additional information and questions regarding Credit for Prior Learning, please contact Amanda Kalin, Director of Curriculum Development and Program Planning, at [email protected] or (718) 368-4611.