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Prior Learning Assessment

PLA allows students to demonstrate their knowledge in a number of disciplines and gain credit for courses offered at Lone Star College System, including internal and external challenge exams, portfolios, military transcripts, and external evaluations.

• PLA for Students
  
• PLA Manual for Advisors

A student must complete a minimum of 50% of their certificate program in residency at Lone Star College System. Associate degree graduates must complete 18 hours in residency at Lone Star College System. The remaining credit hours can be earned through PLA. Please refer to the PLA Manual for a description of the PLA process and assessment methods. Refer to the Lone Star College System Catalog for a listing of approved internal and external challenge exams.

Print versions:
PLA Manual for Students (PDF)

PLA Manual for Advisors (PDF)

Information on PLA by High School Articulation can be found at the High School Articulation and Relations site.

Open this link to view the PowerPoint used in the PLA for Advsing workshops:

• Prior Learning Assessment Training for Advisors

 

** Please contact us if you are interested in this fun-filled, information-packed workshop for your campus! **