Credit for Prior Learning

Students who have achieved competency in certain skill or course work areas may receive credit for classes or waivers of prerequisite classes. This competency could be gained through life, work, or military experience; vocational training at an area vocational, career, or skill center; or completion of high school advanced placement courses. Assessments of proficiencies may be demonstrated in a variety of ways. The following are examples of options available to admitted students:

• AP (Advanced Placement) credit achieved through high school courses;
• CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
• ACE (American Council on Education) for veterans;
• Competency Assessment in some NMC courses;
• Course waiver, in conjunction with an NMC instructor;
• Portfolio Review for Credit;
• Articulation credit for work at the Traverse Bay Area Career Tech Center.
• Certification Credits allow students to receive course credit for certifications in specific, identified areas.

Students who wish to pursue credit or waivers for competencies should contact the NMC Registrar, Carol Taberski ctaberski@nmc.edu in the Records and Registration Office, Tanis Building.