Credit for prior learning.

Berkeley realizes that learning does not only take place in the traditional classroom. Adult learners often bring many years of learning through diverse experiences in life and in the workplace. Some of these experiences may be counted towards college-level work through prior learning credits.

Prior Learning is defined as documented college-level learning acquired through previous study or through non-classroom experiences such as:

  • Travel
  • Volunteer work
  • Independent acquisition of knowledge
  • Participation in formal courses sponsored by associations, business, government, industry, the military, and unions
  • Participation in certification programs and professional development courses

Only documented, college-level learning will be awarded college credit. Credit is granted for learning from experience, not for the experience alone. Students must complete the last 25 percent of the credits required for their degree in residence at Berkeley College.

Detailed information is available.

For further information about Prior Learning at Berkeley College, call 800-446-5400 or contact the Office of Prior Learning Assessment at PriorLearning@BerkeleyCollege.edu

Ready to apply?

Berkeley College has established an Adult Admissions Department, which provides an environment that is sensitive to the needs of adult students.

Adults who are first-time college students must submit the following information to be considered for admission:

  • Certification of high school graduation or the equivalent
  • An application for admission, and a non-refundable $50 application fee
  • In evaluating candidates, the Committee on Admissions takes into consideration your individual interests, your motivation to succeed in a chosen profession, and prior academic achievement. Basic requirements for admission include graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and an entrance exam or SAT/ACT scores
  • A personal interview is strongly recommended
  • Official high school transcript(s)/e-transcript(s) need to be emailed to Transcripts@BerkeleyCollege.edu
  • Applicants to the School of Health Studies and the Business Data Science program have additional requirements
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Admissions at the campus of their choice to schedule an appointment with an Admissions Associate to discuss educational objectives and career plans and to receive an on-campus tour