How do I get credit for my work or volunteering experience?

Owens Community College recognizes that a student may come to the college with knowledge and skills gained through life experience. Portfolio-based assessment provides a method by which a student can document the experience. Documentation within the portfolio must contain evidence of college-level learning that matches the student learning outcomes of a given course. Applying for credit does not guarantee credit will be awarded. A PLA staff member will assist the student in the portfolio process, however it is the student’s responsibility to construct and write the portfolio. A student is encouraged to talk to their academic advisor and/or email PLA@owens.edu about the process. Credit will be reflected on the transcript as a “CR” for each course. This credit can fulfill degree requirements but may not be transferable to other colleges.