If you’re enrolled at University of Phoenix, Prior Learning Assessment is a process that may save you time and money in completing your degree program. It determines if anything you’ve accomplished outside the traditional university setting qualifies for college credit.
The Prior Learning Assessment process applies only to associate's or bachelor's degree candidates, and awarded credits are limited to elective or general education requirements. To be eligible for this credit, you need to be admitted and matriculated, and we’ll need to have received and approved all your necessary transcripts and paperwork.
Some states limit the number of credits that may be applied to a degree program. Consult an enrollment advisor for details.
Items That May Translate to College Credit
Corporate Training
Check our Corporate Credit Recognition Guide for a list of courses evaluated for college-level credit equivalency. Not all corporate training is pre-evaluated or included. You may also submit other corporate training for potential credit although additional fees may apply.
Certificates and Licenses
The Apollo Quick List™ contains professional certificates and licenses that have been pre-evaluated for college-level equivalency. Not all certificates or licenses are pre-evaluated or included. You may also submit non-listed items for potential credit.
Previous Coursework
Coursework you’ve done at non-transferable institutions may still be accepted for college credit through the Prior Learning Assessment process.
Experiential Learning Essays
These specialized essays should include a 1,500 to 2,100 word autobiography, and documents that support your knowledge and experience of the chosen essay topic in the form of a 3,000 to 4,000 word essay (for a 3 credits), or a 1,500 to 2,100 word essay (for a 1 credit) using the approved essay template.
More Prior Learning Assessment information is available for current students on eCampus, our student website. If you’re not enrolled, you can check with your enrollment advisor to see if any of your prior experience qualifies.
