How to Apply for CPL

How to Apply for CPL

Submit a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Petition Form and refer to the appropriate section below for next steps in submitting your petition.

Please note, to receive an official offer of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), students must submit a CCCApply application and complete the admissions process for Napa Valley College.

Students passing Advanced Placement Exams (AP) with a score of 3, 4, or 5 may obtain college semester credits to be applied to the Associate Degree general education requirements at Napa Valley College and/or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) certification. Generally, an acceptable AP score for Cal-GETC equates to 3 semester units for certification purposes. The only AP exams that allow 4 semester units in the science area are Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, or Physics 2.

Use of AP exams for GE, Majors and Prerequisites

  1. Credit will be given for scores of 3 or higher and will be used for associate degree general education (GE) according to the chart below. Please note GE area unit value in parentheses. Credit will not be equated to specific NVC courses, but rather GE areas.

  2. Use of AP exams for the major will be determined by the program coordinator.

  3. Use of AP exams for satisfying prerequisites will follow the prerequisite challenge process.

  4. Official AP exams must be sent by College Board to NVC. Exams posted on High School transcripts will not be accepted as official for credit.

Passing scores for each exam appear on Napa Valley College AP, IB, CLEP Equivalency List for NVC Associate Degree and Cal-GETC.

If you plan to complete an associate degree or Cal-GETC certification with Napa Valley College, you must submit Official AP, IB, or CLEP exam results to a Counselor AND complete a request for an official Transcript Evaluation.

The chart below indicates general education areas to be certificated followed by maximum number of units in parenthesis. Please consult your NVC Counselor for clarification. 

For more information visit: Credit for Prior Learning - Advanced Placement Exams.

Students passing IB Exams with a score of 5, 6, or 7 may obtain college semester credits to be applied to the Associate Degree general education requirements at Napa Valley College and/or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) certification. Chart below indicates general education areas to be certificated. Please consult your Counselor or Advisor for clarification. 

For more information visit: Credit for Prior Learning - International Baccalaureate Exams.

Students may obtain college semester credits to be applied to the Associate Degree general education requirements at Napa Valley College or the California State University General Education (CSU GE). Chart below indicates general education areas to be certificated and scores required for each exam. CLEP cannot be applied to Cal-GETC. Please consult with your Counselor or Advisor for clarification.

For more information visit: Credit for Prior Learning - College Level Examination Program.

If you are an active service member or veteran, you may qualify for credit toward your program of study.

Napa Valley College is dedicated to ensuring the success of our active duty and veteran students. If you attended a military service school, received training, or served in an occupation specialty you may be able to earn credit toward your program at Napa Valley College.

To request credit for your military training:

  1. Contact the Veterans Counselor at Napa Valley College.
    Hours & Location
    Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur: 9 am - 5 pm
    Veterans Resource Center
    Building 1200, Room 1233/5
    707-256-7303
  2. Submit your official transcripts directly to the Admissions & Records Office at Napa Valley College.
    1. Active-duty members of the armed forces can submit a Joint Services Transcript (JST). You may request your JST through the JSTwebsite.
    2. Military service members of the All Service Members submit an official transcript from the Community College M.A.P. program to receive traditional transfer credit. CCAF is an accredited college, credit awards are considered as transfer credit, rather than credit for prior learning.
  3. To submit your request for credit, you will need to ensure your official transcripts have been received by Napa Valley College and submit the completed CPL Petition form to our CPL Coordinator to initiate the review process.

Earn credit towards your degree or certificate with a current, verifiable industry certification or licensure.

Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using industry recognized credential(s) shall receive credit as recommended by the appropriate department chair or faculty designee.

To request a review of industry-recognized credentials:

  1. Submit your current, verifiable industry certification or licensure, a copy of your government issued photo identification and the completed CPL Petition form to Napa Valley College to initiate the review process.

  2. Please contact our CPL Coordinator at Napa Valley College for more information.

A portfolio is a collection of documents, supporting materials, and corresponding narrative that document student’s ability to demonstrate their proficiency in learning objectives for a single course.

Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using a student-created portfolio shall receive credit as recommended by the appropriate department chair or faculty designee.

To request review of a student-created portfolio:

  1. Speak with a counselor: CPL Counselor

  2. To submit your request for credit, you will need to ensure completion of a portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in learning objectives for a single course listed in the catalog at Napa Valley College. Our Counselors will assist you in this process.

  3. Please contact our CPL Coordinator at Napa Valley College for more information.

Earn credit towards your degree or certificate with verifiable work-based learning, apprenticeship, or internship.

Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using industry recognized credential(s) shall receive credit as recommended by the appropriate department chair or faculty designee.

To request review:

  1. Submit your verifiable work-based learning, apprenticeship, or internship documentation, a copy of your government issued photo identification and the completed CPL Petition form to Napa Valley College to initiate the review process.

  2. Please contact our CPL Coordinator at Napa Valley College for more information.

Students who feel their knowledge of a subject is equivalent to the content of a course offered by the college may apply for credit-by-examination.  

To do so, the following conditions must exist: 

  1. Students must submit evidence of extensive background and/or experience in the subject to the instructor of the course.
  2. The student must be enrolled in the college during the semester in which they take the examination.

Earn credit towards your degree or certificate with verifiable work-based learning, apprenticeship, or internship.

Students interested in Credit for Prior Learning using industry recognized credential(s) shall receive credit as recommended by the appropriate department chair or faculty designee.

To request review:

  1. Submit your verifiable work-based learning, apprenticeship, or internship documentation, a copy of your government issued photo identification and the completed CPL Petition form to Napa Valley College to initiate the review process.

  2. Please contact our CPL Coordinator at Napa Valley College for more information.

 

 

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