Credit for Prior Learning Opportunities

Oregon Coast Community College believes that college level learning takes place outside the traditional college class. Below are the approved opportunities that individuals can demonstrate college level learning and earn OCCC course credit. We believe that credit for prior learning saves students time, money, and recognizes college level learning from life experiences.

We recommend reviewing the courses required for a particular certificate or degree and noting which courses can be completed through one of the options listed below.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is best determined prior to your first term. Knowing what courses and credits you have earned from any of the options below assists you and your Success Coach to build a more accurate educational plan of your courses. CPL will be added to your academic transcript once validated. Only students admitted and enrolled are eligible to have transcripts available to be sent to other institutions or employers – you cannot obtain a transcript from OCCC that only contains CPL credit.

Unless noted below, official score reports, transcripts, or copies of certificates and licenses are to be submitted to the Registrar via email   along with the Request for Transfer or CPL (Credit for Prior Learning) Credit Evaluation form, electronic transcripts, official score reports, certifications, or licenses. If not available in electronic form, documents may be sent by snail mail to:

Registrar
Oregon Coast Community College
400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366

See Board Policy 4235, Administrative Procedures 4235 and 4236 for more information about Credit for Prior Learning at Oregon Coast Community College.

Credit by Exam

High School Students Only

Advanced Placement (AP) – these exams are offered by the College Board to students in identified high school courses. AP courses that prepare students for the exam are offered at most high schools.

International Baccalaureate (IB) – (Newport High School) – These exams are offered by the International Baccalaureate Organization in high schools where IB courses are taught.

Visit the OCCC Transcript website to learn more about which exams and scores will earn which credits at OCCC and find information on how to request credit from OCCC.

How to submit your scores

Official score reports, transcripts, or copies of certificates and licenses are to be submitted to the Registrar via email   along with the Request for Transfer or CPL (Credit for Prior Learning) Credit Evaluation form, electronic transcripts, official score reports, certifications, or licenses. If not available in electronic form, documents may be sent by snail mail to:

Registrar
Oregon Coast Community College
400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366