CPL can help you save time and money on your educational path. Students can now get credit for a course instead of just waiving a prerequisite.
If you are transfer bound, meet with a CPL counselor to discuss transferability of CPL courses. Some colleges may not accept all methods of CPL Assessment.
The UCs will only accept Credit by Exam.
Students who hold industry credentials and certifications are graduates of service academies were trained for military occupations, or have work experience that can be demonstrated through an exam or portfolio review may qualify for credit for prior learning.
Military Transcript
Credit by Exam
Portfolio Review
Industry Certification/Accreditation or License
AP, IB, and CLEP exam scores (refer to the Palomar Articulation webpage for more information)
Check out our CPL Course List!
If you have prior learning experience that you feel would qualify for CPL, but you don’t see the discipline or course in our list, please email cpl@palomar.edu
We are still building our CPL database and will reach out to our faculty on your behalf to see if CPL is a good fit!
No – there is no cost for CPL.
Contact the CPL Coordinator at cpl@palomar.edu
They can set up a time to meet and discuss CPL opportunities.
You can schedule an appointment with a CPL Counselor through the Counseling Appointments for CPL tab in our menu.
You can also reach out to the CPL Coordinator with any questions about the CPL petition process, at cpl@palomar.edu
No. You just need to be registered at Palomar College in order to apply for Credit for Prior Learning.
The “registered” student, as defined for CPL, is a student that has been admitted to Palomar, has a Palomar student ID number and is eligible to enroll.
Go to the Apply for Credit for Prior Learning link in the site menu and following the instructions.
Contact the CPL Coordinator at cpl@palomar.edu if you want to withdraw your CPL petition. And if you are petitioning for credit by exam or portfolio review, also contact your Professor. The CPL Coordinator will cancel the petition for you. You will not receive a W on your transcript, and you are free to petition at a later time, or enroll in the course.
If you are a High School student and interested in High School Credit by Exam, please go to our High School Credit by Exam webpage for more information on how to earn those credits.
No – You do not need to complete the petition form to earn HE 100 and HE 100L for your basic training in the military. Send in your official JST to Palomar College, and these credits will be automatically added to your transcript. You can order your official JST through the JST website.
To earn other CPL eligible courses that fit your education plan and align with your prior military training, you will need to fill out the CPL petition form through our Steps to Apply for CPL webpage.
Any questions? Email cpl@palomar.edu – we’re here to help!