Credit for Prior Learning

Newark College of Arts & Sciences and University College-Newark accept up to 45 credits for prior learning. To earn such credit, a student must demonstrate college-level knowledge comparable to that required in a Rutgers University-Newark course.

There are three methods whereby the student may obtain credit for prior learning.

1. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

2. Thomas Edison State University Credit by Examination Program (TECEP) 

3. Thomas Edison State University Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Portfolio Review

For more specific information about credit for prior learning and for information on fees, eligibility, and the level of achievement required, students should consult the Office of Academic Services, 312 Hill Hall, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07102.