Credit for prior learning and other credit options
We recognize you have a wealth of skills and knowledge gained through life, work and experiences in your community. That’s why we offer opportunities to earn academic credit for the knowledge you already possess.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college-level learning achieved through informal or formal learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree or certificate.
Contact your advisor to learn more about your options and if you qualify.
Credit for prior learning cannot be awarded for a course already taken. Refer to this list of courses that are NOT eligible for Credit for Prior Learning.
Other Credit Options
Clackamas Community College offers five college credit programs specifically designed for high school students. Each program requires a contract with a high school and/or school district. Students may participate in the programs based upon their high school's participation.
For more information, visit the High School Connections webpage or call 503-594-3161.
Students who have completed college work in high school under the AP program are eligible to receive college credit based on their exam scores. To be awarded credit for Advanced Placement exams students must submit an official AP exam score to Graduation Services. Students will be awarded credit based on the evaluation standards on the date the scores were received.
Students may request official AP Transcripts by following the instructions on the College Board website.
Send transcript to:
Clackamas Community College
ATTN Graduation Services
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City OR 97045
Call 503-594-6651 for more information.
Students who have completed a CLEP exam may be eligible for college credit. To be awarded credit for CLEP exams, students must submit an official exam score to Graduation Services. CLEP credits will be noted on your Clackamas transcript and may be applied toward course equivalencies, program requirements and degree completion. Students will be awarded credit based on the evaluation standards on the date the scores were received.
Students may request official CLEP Transcripts by following the instructions on the CollegeBoard website.
Send transcript to:
Clackamas Community College
Graduation Services
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City OR 97045
Call 503-594-6651 for more information.
Students can prove a connection between what they learned in another setting and course specific learning outcomes through an exam, a portfolio, professional licensures or other forms of documentation. Speak to your advisor or the instructor of the course you would like to challenge to determine if you qualify.
Staff and faculty who would like to begin the CPL process for a student should log in to myClackamas and find the Registrar tab under Employee Resources and Internal Departments and Resources.
Students who complete International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams are eligible to receive college credit based on the exam score. To be awarded credit for International Baccalaureate exams, students must submit an official exam score to Graduation Services. Students will be awarded credit based on the evaluation standards on the date the scores were received.
Students may request official IB Transcript by following the instructions on the International Baccalaureate website.
Send transcript to:
Clackamas Community College
Graduation Services
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City OR 97045
Call 503-594-6651 for more information.
Clackamas Community College accepts credit for military training and/or occupations that have been reviewed and recommended for college level credit through the American Council on Education (ACE). CCC may award credit based on those ACE recommendations as well as from the appropriate department. Transfer of credits into specific degree programs may be done in coordination with individual departments.
Sailor/Marine/Army transcripts may be requested at to be sent electronically to gradservices@clackamas.edu from JST.
Air Force students, contact the Community College of the Air Force and follow the instructions on Transferring to CCC page to submit official transcripts.
Students who attended any of the United States service academies (Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy) need to request their official transcripts directly through the service academy attended to be sent to CCC.
Clackamas Community College accepts the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) when an official transcript is submitted through the American Council of Education (ACE). CCC will grant four credits of electives when an official transcript is submitted.
Call Graduation Services at 503-594-6651 for information.