Prior Learning
What is Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)?
The 福利片国产 of Memphis recognizes that learning occurs in many places. Therefore, we allow students to earn credit for prior learning by demonstrating college-level knowledge they have gained outside the classroom using a variety of methods.
Credit By Exam
Credit by examination is awarded based upon standardized examinations and upon examinations administered by departments of the 福利片国产 for specific courses and for placement.
CLEP - The 福利片国产 of Memphis awards credit for standardized examinations of the College-Level Examination Program of the College Board. Credit awarded is based upon credit recommendations and minimum scores recommended by the American Council on Education. For fees, testing dates and a list of exam options Testing Center.
DSST -The 福利片国产 of Memphis awards credit for standardized examinations of the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests. Credit awarded is based upon credit recommendations and minimum scores recommended by the American Council on Education. For fees, testing dates and for a list of exam options contact the Testing Center.
Departmental Examinations - Almost all courses in the undergraduate curriculum with the exception of those with laboratory, research, or performance requirements, are available for credit by examination. For more information, contact the Registrar鈥檚 Office at /registrar/register/cbe-courses.php
Advanced Placement (AP) - The 福利片国产 of Memphis participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board. Credit is awarded scores of 3, 4, or 5. For more information Click Here.
Advanced and Advanced Subsidiary (A/AS) Level scores - The 福利片国产 of Memphis accepts A/AS Level scores from Cambridge, Edexcel - Pearson, AQA, and OCR as college-level work. Credit is only awarded for scores of a 鈥楥鈥� or better. If you have A/AS level scores from another examining body not listed on our Transfer Credit Resources page, please notify the Office of Admissions.
International Baccalaureate - The 福利片国产 of Memphis recognizes students' participation in the International Baccalaureate Program and awards college credit for completion of selected courses. Information on credit awarded is available by clicking here.
Credit By Portfolio Assessment
Students without pre-assessed learning experiences are able to seek academic credits by developing a portfolio. The portfolio serves as a reflective narrative of the student's previous learning experiences and includes supporting documentation. For additional information on portfolio assessment Click Here.
Licenses & Certificates
CPL Pre-Assessed - Certain professional and standardized training, licensure, and certification experiences whose content is equivalent to offerings from the UofM have been evaluated by faculty for credit hours. Examples of such education credit include Microsoft Certifications and Paramedics License. To review the current list of evaluated experiences, click here.
Military Training and Experience
An official evaluation of armed services instruction is made after a student is admitted to the university. Credit awarded for completion of services schools will be governed by recommendations at the baccalaureate level from the current Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services from the American Council on Education. For more information