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How Do I Apply for Credits Earned Through Life, Work or Military Experience?

At À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, you have a lot of options. You can:

Take an Exam

  • Exam - This is a nationally recognized series of examinations which allow the student to demonstrate knowledge acquired in a non-college setting. 
  • Exam - A series of technical and non-technical exams developed by the Armed Services. These exams complement the CLEP series.
  • Challenge Exams - Specifically designed exams that provide students with the opportunity to earn credit for prior learning in a specific academic program areas. Contact À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ at gadmit@setonhill.edu to set this up.

Petition for Credit

  • Write a narrative outlining how your work and/or volunteer experience, training, and certifications meet the course objectives. It's a simple, yet effective way to earn credit for your experience.

Create a Portfolio

  • Document your prior learning through work or volunteer experience through a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Portfolio. Contact À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ at gadmit@setonhill.edu to set this up.

Submit an ACE Working Transcript or Joint Services (Military) Transcript 

  • À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ accepts transcripts created by the (ACE) for prior learning obtained through life experience; professional training, licenses and certifications; or military service.

Not Sure Which Option to Choose or How to Get Started?CAEL Member

The Council for Adult & Experiential Learning (CAEL) has created a credit predictor tool just for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. It's a quick, . 

Academic Credits Earned Elsewhere

If you have earned course credits at other colleges and want to apply them to a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ degree or certificate, you can find information on how to transfer credits on the Online Bachelor’s & Certificates Program Admissions Requirements page. 

To contact the Office of Graduate and Online Studies, please call us at (724) 838-4208 or email us at gadmit@setonhill.edu.