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What is Credit for Prior Learning?

FREE college credit for training and learning gained outside a college classroom!

Welcome! To get started with CPL…

  • Check out our CPL course list
  • Set up an appointment with a CPL Counselor
  • Apply for CPL
  • Meet with your Professor if applying for Credit by Exam or Portfolio Review
  • Contact the CPL Coordinator at cpl@palomar.edu with any questions
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Palomar College, San Marcos Campus

1140 W. Mission Road,  San Marcos, CA 92069

Candace Rose

CPL Coordinator Email: cpl@palomar.edu Phone: (760) 744-1150 , ext. 2483

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

CPL is college credit awarded for college-level skills and knowledge gained outside a college classroom. Your knowledge and skills might be gained through experiences such as:

  • Military training
  • Industry training
  • State/federal government training
  • Apprenticeships, internships, work-based learning, or other industry-based experiential learning
  • Validated volunteer and civic activities (e.g. Peace Corps)

*CPL does not include knowledge and skills already assessed and awarded credit through regionally accredited colleges.

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