Prior Learning Assessment
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a pathway for assessing learning gained outside of a traditional academic environment; this could be learning acquired through prior employment, CLEP, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Credit (IB), military, corporate training, or other relevant experience. Please reference the PLA handbook for grade equivalency used in competitive selection. Through PLA, your prior experience is evaluated to determine if it translates to college-level knowledge and how that knowledge might equate to college credit. Complete information on the PLA process is available in the online Prior Learning Assessment handbook via www.westgatech.edu.
If applicable, some prior learning criteria may require a $50 processing fee. See Cashier for current fees. The processing fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The Cashier will provide a receipt for the payment and note payment on the Application for Prior Learning Assessment.