3.35 Credit for Prior Learning
Responsible Position
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
RELATED ITEMS
Minn. Statute 197.775 Higher Education Fairness
Minn. Statute 120B.13 Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Programs
Minn. Statute 120B.131 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Minn. Statute § 120B.022 Elective Standards
Minnesota State Board Policy
Minnesota State System Procedure- 3.35.1 Credit for Prior Learning – External Assessments
- 3.35.2 Credit for Prior Learning – Internal Assessments
- 3.35.3 Military Courses and Military Occupations
POLICY STATEMENT
Alexandria Technical and Community College provides students with opportunities to demonstrate competence at the college-level from learning gained through learning experiences outside of a college or university credit-bearing course and has established a consistent practice for evaluating and awarding undergraduate credit for prior learning. Prior learning may include, but is not limited to, military training or service, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and other national standardized assessments with ACE credit recommendations. Credit may be awarded to students who receive a satisfactory score on the exam and present the college with an official score report.
Related ATCC Documents:
- 3.35.1 Credit for Prior Learning - External Assessments
- 3.35.2 Credit for Prior Learning - Internal Assessments
- AP Composite Reporting Chart
- IB Composite Reporting Chart
- CLEP Composite Reporting Chart
- DSST Composite Reporting Chart
Approved by: Leadership Council
Effective Date: 9/25/2023
Next Review Date: September 2026
Archive: 3.3 Student Assessment