Credit for Prior Learning and Experience
Earn college credit toward associate and bachelor’s degree programs at Valencia College for prior learning and experience. Below are the types of Award of Credit and Alternative Award of Credit Agreements. Eligible students may earn college credits toward a degree if you complete one of the approved programs or have work or life experience that meets all of the requirements.
Valencia College offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs to meet your career goals.
Valencia College awards college credit to eligible students who have completed one of the approved Accelerated Skills Training (AST) programs at Valencia College and met all of the requirements to receive the college credit.
Earn college credit toward an associate in science degree by completing an approved
technical college program—applicable to 30+ A.S. degrees.
Valencia College awards Credit for Military Courses and Occupations in accordance with the Statewide Military Experience Equivalency List. Veterans should submit all copies of transcripts from military experience for credit evaluation along with any other official college transcripts.
Valencia College awards college credit to eligible students for current and valid industry certifications from an approved list towards designated programs.
Valencia College awards college credit to eligible students for professional training or employment experience from an approved list of industry partners towards designated programs.
Valencia College may award credit for demonstration of knowledge gained from work or life experiences that relate to the learning outcomes of the course(s).
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP®) is a series of standardized tests that helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. If you have obtained knowledge outside the classroom, the CLEP® gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency in the subject area and bypass undergraduate coursework.
Valencia College Title V (P031S240229) is a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education through a $600,000 award. The Department of Education funds support 100% of the total costs of the program, and $120,000 is contributed by non-governmental sources.