STEP 1: Student Information

The student fills out STEP 1 of the form to petition for Credit for Prior Learning approval. The student then sends the form to Academic Services via email (lpc-priorlearning@laspositascollege.edu) or drops it off in 1690.

 

STEP 2: Student Eligibility Verification

The Academic Services representative verifies student eligibility, then sends the form to the VP of Academic Services for verification of course eligibility.

 

STEP 3: Course Eligibility Verification

The VP of Academic Services will check the box to indicate which Credit for Prior Learning method will be used, and then the form is routed to the Department Coordinator of the course being petitioned and their Academic Dean.

 

STEP 4: Portfolio Review / Examination Completion

The Department Coordinator of the course being petitioned fills out STEP 4, gets their Academic Dean’s signature, then sends the form to the Curriculum & Scheduling Specialist to create a course.

 

STEP 5: Credit for Prior Learning Course Creation

The Curriculum & Scheduling Specialist creates a course for the student to receive the credit for based on the information provided by the Department Coordinator in STEP 4, then sends the form to Admissions & Records for final processing (lpc-evaluations@laspositascollege.edu).

 

STEP 6: Admissions & Records

The Admissions & Records representative enters the determination on the student’s record.

STEP 1: Student Information

The student fills out STEP 1 of the form to petition for Credit for Prior Learning approval. The student then sends the form to Academic Services via email (lpc-priorlearning@laspositascollege.edu) or drops it off in 1690.

 

STEP 2: Student Eligibility Verification

The Academic Services representative verifies student eligibility, then sends the form to the VP of Academic Services for verification of course eligibility.

 

STEP 3: Course Eligibility Verification

The VP of Academic Services will check the box to indicate which Credit for Prior Learning method will be used and review the supporting documents provided by the student, then the form is routed directly to the Curriculum & Scheduling Specialist to create a course.

 

STEP 4: Credit for Prior Learning Course Creation

The Curriculum & Scheduling Specialist creates a course for the student to receive the credit for based on the information provided by the VP of Academic Services, then sends the form to Admissions & Records for final processing.

 

STEP 5: Admissions & Records

The Admissions & Records representative enters the determination on the student’s record.

• Credit may be earned by students who satisfactorily pass military courses on their Joint Services Transcripts (JST) and at the Community College of the Airforce (CCAF). Students wanting to petition for credit for prior learning with their Military Joint Services transcripts must do so by going through the Incoming Transcript Evaluation Process in the Admissions and Records office.
• Student may request their Joint Service Transcript on https://jst.doded.mil/jst/ 
• Students may upload their JST to the Military Articulation Platform to see if their courses are approved for Credit for Prior Learning. https://veteransmapsearch.azurewebsites.net/default.aspx
  • Students please note the "Summary" page at the end of your JST will need to be included in the upload for it to be processed through this platform accurately. 

• To view the list of courses from other institutions that have already been determined to be equivalent to courses at Las Positas College please visit the CollegeSource website. These courses will apply towards certificate and degree programs at Las Positas College using the course equivalencies listed.