Credit for Prior Learning

Earn Credit for What You Already Know

Use your prior learning to move faster toward your degree:

Professional & Military Credit

Potentially earn credit for prior learning through previously earned credit, non-credit or information learning, military education and training.

Continuing Education Pathway

Start with an LSU Professional Development Online certificate program and request credit for prior learning when admitted to an eligible degree or graduate certificate program.

Credit for prior learning allows you to align previously gained learning experiences to specific courses in a degree, decreasing time and money needed to complete your education.

How Credit for Prior Learning Works

Connect With Your Student Success Coach

Once admitted, reach out to your student success coach to let them know you’re interested in Credit for Prior Learning. They will get you in touch with your academic advisor to determine eligibility.

Gather Your Materials

Your academic advisor will let you know the specific documented evidence of prior learning you’ll need to submit.

Submit for Evaluation

Submit your materials for departmental review. You will be notified of the decision, and, if approved, the credits will be added to your transcript.

Save Time. Stay on Track. Reach Your Goals.

You May be Closer to Your Degree than you Think

We believe that your hard work should count. Whether you’ve earned industry certifications or completed an LSU Online certificate program, you may be closer to your degree than you think.

Programs Eligible for Prior Learning Assessment

Accelerate your path toward a wide range of fully online degrees by applying for evaluation of eligible certifications or certificate programs.

Eligible Undergraduate Programs:

Eligible Graduate Programs:

Eligible Certificate Programs:

Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management
Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Have questions about getting started?

Once you’re enrolled in a program at our university, let your Student Success Coach know that you’d like to talk with your academic advisor about any previous training or certifications that might qualify for credit through a prior learning assessment (PLA).

Important to know: Credit for prior learning is not guaranteed. Each request is reviewed by faculty and must meet specific requirements established by the academic department. You must be fully admitted and in good academic standing before applying for a PLA. Fees associated with prior learning assessments are set by the campus registrar in accordance with university policy and are non-refundable.

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