Life Experience

Students may apply for 1 to 12 hours of life experience credit as substitution for academic program/course curricula. A portfolio of work-related materials must be submitted for evaluation by the appropriate division dean. Guidelines for developing the portfolio may be obtained from the Student Success Center and/or from the office of any academic dean.

It is suggested that individuals with a number of years of work experience in fields which may be related to their chosen technologies seriously consider this option for receiving the maximum 12 hours of credit. If students are uncertain about how past work experience may relate to their course of study, an appointment with a technical advisor is recommended.

Students will be assessed a minimum $50 fee for evaluation of a portfolio. This fee is fixed and will be charged regardless of credit or no credit status after evaluation. When life experience credit is awarded for more than one course, the following fee scale applies:

Evaluation and/or credit awarded for one course	$50
Credit awarded for two courses	$100
Credit awarded for three courses	$150
Credit awarded for four courses	$200

Charge for evaluation and award of credit up to 12 hours (maximum permitted for life experience credit) will not exceed $200.