Credit for Prior College & Work

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Baker College makes it easy to transfer prior college credit and earn credit for prior work experience and accreditations.

Your Experience is Worth College Credit

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Transfer up to 90 credits

Graduate faster. Save money. Our team works one-on-one with you to simplify the credit evaluation process and maximize your transfer credits. To connect with an enrollment counselor request info or email [email protected].

See how your credits align with Baker programs.

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Prior work credit

Save time and money! You may have already completed a significant amount of hands-on learning in your everyday life, and those experiences can help you earn credits toward your degree.

Learn more below.

How to Earn Credit for Prior Work Experience

Once you become a registered Baker College student, you can apply for experiential credit. Once enrolled, you will be enrolled in the Experiential Learning Portfolio Development (ELPD) Canvas community, where you will be connected with a coach to guide you through the process.

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    Step 1

    Complete the Credit Predictor Survey.

    Students can enroll at any time during the semester.

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    Step 2

    The ELPD facilitator will contact you

    To discuss your experience and course interest.

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    Step 3

    Begin developing your digital portfolio(s)

    Through the ELPD self-paced workshop at no cost or obligation.

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    Step 4

    Submit a final evaluation form

    For your portfolio(s).

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    Step 5

    Feedback on your portfolio(s)

    It will be provided by email within approximately two weeks of submission. Credit will be granted with a minimum passing score of 70%.

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Course Portfolio

Please note that you will create course-specific portfolios that subject matter experts will review to assess whether your experience represents college-level learning. You are only able to submit ELPD portfolios for courses that are part of your academic degree plan.

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Earn Credit for All Kinds of Experience.

Wondering what credit for work and life experience actually looks like? Here are just a few examples of the types of real-life learning you can apply toward earning your degree:

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Job Experience

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Military Service

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Volunteer Work

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Community Leadership & Nonprofit Service

Get Personalized Support

Our team works one-on-one with transfer students to simplify the credit evaluation process and maximize your transfer credits. To connect with an enrollment counselor and receive tailored support, request more information about Baker College, and our team will be in touch shortly.

For any questions or assistance, contact our Financial Aid Office at [email protected] or (989) 729-3911.

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