Menu Turn skills and knowledge gained through the previous school, work or life experiences into course credit.
It can be a multi-step process to get credit from different sources. Working with an advisor can help you understand what you need to do.
Transfer of Credit
Submit documented learning such as transcripts, test score reports or certificates. We will award credit for those learnings that match our classes.
There are no fees for the transfer of credit.
High School
If you completed college-level work in high school (via Dual Credit or other options), make sure we get your transcripts.
National Exams
If you have taken AP, CLEP or other exams, your scores may qualify for class credit.
College Transfer
Send us your transcripts from all other colleges and universities you attended.
Professional Experience
You may be able to get college credit for having a professional license, certificate or other training.
Military Experience
You may get credit for military training, occupations you have held and years of service.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
If you do not receive credit from the initial document review, you can request a transfer credit evaluation. We can see if the class you took is similar enough to a Madison College course to award credit.
Prior Learning Assessments
If we cannot accept your documented learning, show us what you know via a challenge exam, a portfolio, or a skills demonstration.
Fees apply to these assessments.
CPL and Your Academic Plan
CPL can be a confusing topic. How do you know what CPL opportunities fit your experience? Why is some prior learning granted credit and some is not?
Don't worry; we have a page for that.
Prior Learning Guidelines
You are responsible for gathering transcripts, course syllabi, learning artifacts and any other required/requested documentation. Email enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu if you struggle to obtain these materials. Documents not in English must be translated.
Accepted transfer credits usually require a grade of C or better. Some programs may have stricter requirements.
Prior learning should not expire, but time limits may apply for specific programs. In these situations, you may request a PLA to show you possess the required learning for a specific class.
CPL credits:
- may meet admission, enrollment, and/or program requirements. Work with your faculty or academic advisors to understand the implications of any CPL you are awarded.
- may fulfill up to 75 percent of requirements toward a degree and up to 50 percent of requirements toward a certificate.
- will not affect your Madison College GPA, enrollment or credit load.
- show a grade of "T" on your transcripts.
- are specific to Madison College. We cannot guarantee other colleges will award credit similarly. Contact the college or university where you want to transfer or use Transferology to explore how your credits may transfer into Madison College versus other colleges and universities.