Application of Prior Learning Credit toward a Degree Program

• Prior learning credit may count toward degree major, minor and concentration requirements and as electives
• Prior learning credit may not:
  • count toward 30 semester hour residency requirement
  • meet General Education requirements
  • be used to meet any University Program or competency requirement
  • count as part of enrollment for the determination of Federal Financial aid eligibility
• Academic Advisors decide which prior learning credits can be used in a student's program plan
• Student pays only for credits transcripted
• Students need to complete five hours of CMU course work before prior learning credits can be transcripted
• Prior learning fees are non-refundable

Undergraduate Credit

• General range of undergraduate credit awarded is 15-35 credits
• Maximum credits which may be counted toward an undergraduate degree is 60
• Undergraduate students must have regular admission status to apply for prior learning credit

Graduate Credit

• Average graduate credit awarded is 6 credits
• Maximum credits which may be counted toward a graduate degree is 10
• Graduate students must have either conditional or regular admission status

Please note that prior learning credit is not available to all students or programs. Contact your academic advisor to discuss Prior Learning Assessment and your program plan. For further information, contact the Prior Learning Coordinator at 866-774-1018, e-mail priorlrn@cmich.edu, or complete our online form.