Credit for Prior Learning at The University of Akron
Your experience already counts at The University of Akron (UA)
Get on the fast track to your undergraduate degree or certificate with credit for prior learning at The University of Akron — where your real-world knowledge and skills from work, trainings or other experiences can be turned into academic credit.
Earn your undergraduate degree faster while saving money
Receiving academic credit for what you know gives you a more flexible approach to your education, accelerating the completion of your undergraduate degree while simultaneously reducing the cost to earn it.
UA students have successfully completed college-level coursework, acquired formal training or professional certifications beyond conventional degree programs, gained valuable knowledge through a robust work history or showcased their proficiency through standardized exams.
Learning happens anytime, anywhere. Even outside traditional classrooms.
Do you qualify for credit for prior learning?
If you answer YES to any of the following questions, contact our credit for prior learning coordinator, Kim Snowden at cpl@uakron.edu or call 330-972-6483.
- Do you have strong work experience?
- Are you a veteran or an active military service member?
- Did you receive formal training or professional certifications?
- Did you leave college to work in your desired field?
- Do you want to finish the degree that you started?
Please note: Select graduate programs may not allow academic credit earned through prior learning experiences. You may send an email to cpl@uakron.edu to be connected to the graduate program of interest. Or, you may contact the Graduate School directly at gradsch@uakron.edu.
Ready to Start?
We’ll help you navigate your own unique pathway toward earning your degree.
For questions, contact Kim Snowden, credit for prior learning coordinator, at cpl@uakron.edu or call 330-972-6483.
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REQUEST INFORMATION
Want to know more about credit for prior learning and if you qualify for it?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fill out the Request for Information to begin. From there you can share more about your experience and schedule your appointment. If you still have general questions on the program, please send an email to cpl@uakron.edu.
Your work or volunteer experience should show that you have the same level of knowledge compared to what is taught in the course.
Yes, but they should be recent and active (unexpired).
No, but please fill out the Request for Information or email cpl@uakron.edu to learn more about the available options. NOTE: If you are interested in the School of Nursing, you need to contact the program directly at nursinginfo@uakron.edu for more information.
There is a testing fee if you are referred to the Testing Center to test out of specific courses. If you approved for the portfolio process, you must enroll in the one (1) credit hour course to build and submit the portfolio. Students are responsible for the tuition for the one (1) credit hour and must be confirmed or enrolled in order to register for it.