Faculty information for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
CPL FAQs for Faculty
Credit for prior learning (CPL) is credit awarded for validated college-level skills and knowledge gained outside of a college classroom—it’s a strategy to grant students credit for what they already know and can do. Across the nation, individual institutions and systems of higher education are implementing comprehensive CPL practices to help working adults’ reskill and achieve quality credentials that increase their economic mobility.
How is Credit for Prior Learning defined in Title 5?
On September 16, 2019, the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges approved a revision to Title 5, Section 55050 that redesigns how students at California Community Colleges receive credit for prior learning. The new regulation aims to make the process more consistent and equitable for students who come to community colleges with college-level skills and knowledge acquired in a variety of non-classroom settings.
What is the San Joaquin Delta College policy on Credit for Prior Learning?
Credit for Prior Learning Policies
Credit for Prior Learning Policy (AP Policy 4235) is a great resource to learn more about the different methods of assessment that San Joaquin Delta College accepts for Credit for Prior Learning. See the corresponding links below for a copy of the student petition and information process:
- Industry Certification or Created Portfolio or Military Credit Review (Updated 2/20/2025)
- Credit by Exam (CBE)
- AP, IB, CLEP
Is there a cost to students for CPL?
There is no cost for CPL, except for the Credit by Exam assessment method. Credit earned through the other assessment methods listed above are free to the student.
The Credit by Exam (CBE) cost is current tuition rates per unit for in-state, out-of-state, or international students depending on your student status. For current tuition rates per unit, see Tuitions & Fees. Units acquired by examination might not be applicable to meeting such unit load requirements as Selective Service deferment, Veteran’s Benefits, or Social Security Benefits.