How to Apply
How to petition for Credit for Prior Learning
Know the course prefix and number of the course you want credit for, and have your evidence of learning ready to go. If you’re wondering what you need to submit, refer to the table below.
Use this form to send in your documentation of your learning, and let us know what course you're wanting your learning evaluated for.
Your petition will be evaluated by the appropriate department, and a decision will be made. You’ll get an email from Etrieve when a decision has been made. If your petition was approved, it will show on your transcript within 2-4 weeks, depending on the point in the semester.
If you believe you qualify for credit, but don’t know what to submit or where to start, email cpl@slcc.edu for guidance. We’re here to help!
| Documentation Source | Type of CPL |
| Documentation for CPL needs to be original and verifiable. If possible, documentation should come directly from the issuer to the CPL department. | |
| Industry Certificates | |
| Original Card or Certificate | OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health |
| Original Certificate | CDA – Child Development Associate |
| Original Card | SCUBA – PADI, NAUI |
| Certificate w/Verifiable Code or Link | Online certifications – Google, Microsoft, etc |
| Industry Related | |
| LEO or SFO certificate | POST – Peace Officers Standards and Training |
| Original Card or Certificate | (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Advanced EMT |
| Original Card | American Red Cross |
| Original Card or Certificate | FAA Licensure or Certification |
| Depends on type of License | Utah DOPL – Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing |
| Industry Related | |
| JST | JST – Joint Services Transcript |
| Original Copy | DD-214 |
| Work Experience | |
| Resume + Related Employment Dated & Verified on Official Letterhead from Employer | Prior Work Experience |
How to appeal
If you believe the decision was incorrect, you can appeal. Appeals will go to the dean of that department, and their decision will be final.
Email cpl@slcc.edu to start your appeal. You can provide a written statement to support your appeal, and/or meet with the dean in person, schedule dependent. The CPL office will forward your written statement, if you make one, along with your original petition and the department’s response, up to the Dean for evaluation.
The CPL office is here to help you through the process, don’t hesitate to reach out!