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through a formal demonstration of competencies to a faculty member. Prior learning assessments may not be developed if there is already a National Standardized Examination, such as CLEP, for the course equivalency.
Students are ineligible to earn prior learning credit for a course that appears on their CVTC transcript (i.e. a failure or withdrawal).
Prior learning assessments may take 2 – 4 weeks to be evaluated. In order to receive college credit, the student must demonstrate mastery of at least 80% of the current course competencies for the portfolio and demonstration assessments. A score of 80% or better must be achieved on tests.
If the student is enrolled in the class, the prior learning assessment must be completed and evaluated by the end of week one. If the student is successful, he/she will receive a 100% refund for tuition. If unsuccessful, the student should remain in the class to receive credit.
Credit is awarded in the form of Verified Experience (VE) credit for successful completion. Credits awarded in this method are not included in the student’s grade point average and are not included in the active credits for the term. Therefore, these credits cannot be used when determining financial aid eligibility or enrollment status.
A non-refundable fee is charged for each prior learning assessment. A payment form will be issued by the Credit for Prior Learning Coordinator (CPLC) or their designee. The assessment fee must be paid before the student can be assessed. The fees are based on the assessment methods listed below.
• Test $50
• Portfolio $90
• Demonstration $90
2. Credit through Articulation Agreements. CVTC has established articulation agreements with area high schools to grant advanced standing credit to recent high school graduates who have successfully completed appropriate course work. This is a formal process to coordinate instructional programs, enabling students to move from one instructional level to another without unnecessary duplication. In order to be eligible for advanced standing credit, students must earn a minimum grade of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the equivalent high school course. The course must have been taken within the same timeframe as identified for transfer credit, see below.
Students must present appropriate documentation to support their requests of credit for prior learning for credits earned while high school students. CVTC accepts technical college credit awarded through an advanced standing articulation agreement by another Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) college for similar courses or those courses adopted as part of state-wide curricula.
3. Associate Degree Advanced Standing for Apprenticeship Training. Apprentices who have completed a minimum of 400 hours of related instruction and obtained journey- level status are eligible for up to 39 credits of advanced standing to meet the Technical Studies requirements of an Associate Degree in Technical Studies-Journey Worker.
4. Transfer of Credit to CVTC. CVTC will award transfer of credits from other regionally accredited institutions of higher education. CVTC will evaluate these credits to determine the extent to which the credits apply to program requirements, general education requirements, or other program-specific graduation requirements. Exceptions may be considered if (1) 80% of the college course competencies are met and credits and lab components are equivalent and (2) occupational accreditation is equivalent.
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