Turn your experiences into credit towards your degree
Earn college credit for what you already know and have accomplished
FGCU believes that learning counts, no matter where or how it is acquired. Our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)/Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program helps you earn college credit for learning that has taken place outside the traditional classroom environment. This helps students graduate faster, while saving money.

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The finish line to your college degree may be closer than you think!
This program might be right for you if you developed college level knowledge, skills, abilities, and are able to demonstrate that these meet the learning objectives of an FGCU academic course. This credit for prior learning may be a result of your:
- Extensive work experience
- Professional training
- Industry credentials/certifications
- Military training
- Non-credit coursework
- Independent study
- National standardized exams
- Volunteer or community service
How To Turn Your Prior Learning into College Credits
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Portfolio-based assessment
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Challenge Exams
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Professional training or industry credentials/certifications
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Non-credit to credit
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Military Service Credit
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National Standardized Exams
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ACE Training
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National College Credit Recommendation Service
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FGCU Complete is located in Modular 2 on the south end of campus. Visitors can park in the adjacent lot or Garage 2 after receiving a parking pass at the information booth at the main campus entrance.
Hours | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
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