We highly appreciate and seek to acknowledge the wealth of knowledge and skills you’ve acquired beyond our institution. We offer opportunities for you to potentially earn college credits based on the valuable expertise you’ve gained through your diverse experiences.

Here are just some examples that might fit your experience:

Credit for Prior Learning Survey

Name(Required)
Have you completed any of the following? (Check all that apply)(Required)
Do you believe you have the knowledge to test out of a course?(Required)
(e.g., knowledge to test out of Spanish 1 and take Spanish 2)
Do you have Military Training and/or education or Department of Defense activity?(Required)
Do you have prior work experience similar to a course taught at Merced College?(Required)
(Learning gained through work experience that may demonstrate proficiency in a course)
Do you have an industry certification(s)?(Required)
(Industry credentials / certifications that may demonstrate proficiency in a course)
Do you have professional development learning or other learning experiences you believe may qualify for credit for prior learning?(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.