Goodwin College of Professional Studies recognizes that adults have many opportunities for valuable learning in their everyday lives and work. When this prior learning is college-level, it can be identified in an evaluative process designed to determine whether it is worthy of college credit. These policies and procedures are designed to help students understand the various ways they can demonstrate and earn credit for the college-level learning they may already have. Defining college-level learning can be a complex task. At Drexel University, we use the following standards to decide whether learning is college-level:

Credit is Granted for Learning, not Experience

In addition to learning evidenced by transcripted credit earned at regionally accredited colleges and universities, Drexel University recognizes that learning takes place in students' everyday lives and work. Consistent with CAEL's Standards for Assessing Prior Learning, Goodwin College grants credit only for verifiable, college-level, noncollegiate-supported learning acquired through life or work experience.

Possible Sources of College-Level Learning

Some of the possible sources of prior college-level learning that could be considered for evaluation include work, non-credit courses, seminars and in-service training programs, volunteer work in the community, research and military training, among others. This list is intended to give you an idea of possible sources. Other sources of college-level learning are possible.

Transcripted Credit

Students can transfer credit earned at regionally accredited colleges and universities on an official transcript that is sent from the original institution directly to Drexel University's Office of Admissions. Students must have earned grades of C or higher for coursework to be considered for transfer credit.