Credit for Prior Learning at Palomar

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

To get started with Credit for Prior Learning (CPL):

Check out our CPL Course List & Pathways
Apply for CPL (before the petition deadlines)
Connect with the CPL Counselor or Discipline Faculty to learn more
For Credit by Exam or Portfolio Review, meet with your professor
Contact the CPL Coordinator at cpl@palomar.edu with any questions

CPL Course List

Pathways

Petition Deadlines

Steps to Apply for CPL

Connect with a CPL Counselor

Success Stories

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

What is Credit for Prior Learning?

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.

Credit for Prior Learning at Palomar

Credit for Prior Learning at Palomar

To get started with Credit for Prior Learning (CPL):

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Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)