Earn Credit by Course Transfer
Earn academic credit for previous college credits, work/life experience, and professional or military training. Learn more below.
Transfer your previous learning to earn college credit
We know you’ve worked hard for the experience you have — that's why we're here to help you meet your goals faster!
When you transfer your already-earned course credits, we'll carefully review your transcript to maximize the credits applied to your program of study.
Types of credit transfers
See which type of work and life experience you can apply to your degree plan.
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Credit Not Awarded (CNA) If you completed courses at another institution, we'll review your transcript and transcribe eligible credits. Courses not initially accepted can be reviewed again for consideration by contacting the Admissions & Records office of your home campus. |
Internal Examination for Credit (IEC) Earn course credit by requesting to take an internal exam. Use the CPL Credit Builder Tool to view a current list of offered internal exams at your home campus. |
American Council for Education (ACE) If you're an active-duty service member or veteran with ACE-evaluated military training, you can earn college-level credit. |
Continuing Education Units (CE/CEU) Earn course credit for your continuing education (CE) courses. Credit conversion must be requested within three (3) years of completing a CE course. |
Do you already have prior learning?
Use our CPL Credit Builder tool to see how Alamo Colleges can award you credit for your experience!
Need Assistance? Watch the Credit Builder Tool Video
Get started on fast-tracking your degree
Fill out the form below and our team will contact you to provide more information on Credit for Prior Learning.
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