1. 1. Complete the portfolio-based assessment form. Upon completion of this form, you will receive instructions on scheduling an appointment with the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Liaison.
2. 2. Meet with the CPL Liaison to discuss if Portfolio-Based Assessment (PBA) is the best fit based on your academic goals and the learning you’ve gained through your previous experience. 
3. 3. Obtain the PBA Faculty Determination Form from the CPL Liaison if a match with an appropriate course has been made. If you are submitting a portfolio for review for multiple courses, you will receive a separate form for each course. The CPL Liaison will also provide you with contact information for the department(s) of the course(s) your request has been matched with. 
4. 4. Submit the PBA Faculty Determination Form to the Office of the Bursar (Student Services Building, Room 165). You will be required to pay a non-refundable fee for the assessment of your portfolio. 
5. 5. Contact the department of the course listed on the PBA Faculty Determination Form. Inform them you have met with the CPL Liaison and are interested in portfolio-based assessment for the course. The department will provide portfolio-guidelines for the course.
6. 6. Submit your completed portfolio and the PBA Faculty Determination Form to the faculty member affiliated with the course no later than the course withdrawal date for that term.
7. 7. The faculty member affiliated with the course will review the portfolio and complete the PBA Faculty Determination Form, indicating whether credit has been awarded. If credit has been awarded, the faculty member will sign the form indicating so and provide it to you following the review. 
8. 8. To receive credit, you must submit the signed PBA Faculty Determination Form to the Office of the Registrar (Student Services Building, room 250N) no later than the last day of classes for that term.

Faculty have discretion in determining what should be included in a portfolio. Portfolio requirements may include a variety of materials such as documents, reflections, narratives, or other artifacts that provide evidence of learning. 

Before requesting credit through PBA, please consider the following:

1. Do you have current, college-level knowledge gained through work, community service, or other experiences outside the classroom?
2. Can you clearly explain what you’ve learned from your experience and how that learning aligns with the outcomes of a specific course? 
3. Do you have evidence to support your learning—such as completed projects, presentations, software code, certifications, or other work samples? 
4. Are you able to tell the story of your learning through a written narrative, performance, or presentation that demonstrates your mastery of course learning outcomes? 
5. Can someone else speak to your experience? You may be asked to include letters of reference from supervisors, colleagues, or others who can verify your skills and learning. 
6. Did your experience involve increasing levels of complexity or responsibility? Learning that builds over time—such as mastering advanced tasks on the job or deepening your knowledge through extended travel or volunteer work—can strengthen your portfolio. 

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