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Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Anoka Technical College provides degree-seeking students with opportunities to demonstrate competence at the college level from learning gained through learning experiences outside of a college credit-bearing coursework. Credit for prior learning opportunities may include: CPL external assessment types such as AP, IB, CLEP and other National Standardized assessments, world language seals and certificates, industry recognized credentials, licenses, certifications, and noncredit instruction in programs such as apprenticeships, work-based training, continuing education, and customized training. CPL internal college assessment types such as portfolio assessment, interview, skills and/or knowledge demonstration, individualized subject-area assessment, group or seminar assessment, credit by exam, and competency-based assessment. Military course and occupation assessment Students interested in exploring CPL opportunities may contact the Records Office at registrar@anokatech.edu for additional information. The complete CPL Policy is available on the College website under: Policy 3.17 Credit for Prior Learning. Add to My Favorites (opens a new window) Share this Page Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Print (opens a new window) Help (opens a new window) Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location Select an option Courses Programs Hierarchy Items Other Content Entire Catalog Entire Catalog Search Keyword Field S earch Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search Catalog Navigation Catalog Home President’s Greeting Academic Calendar College Information Degree, Diploma & Certificate Information Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Information Programs (A-Z) Programs (by Award Level) Programs (by Pathway) Course Descriptions Course Outlines Academic Information Admissions Financial Aid Records & Registration Student Life & Resources Transfer Tuition & Fees My Portfolio T 

Transfer Credit A student wishing to transfer credits into Anoka Technical College must complete the admissions process, be accepted into a program of study, and have official transcript(s) from non-Minnesota State colleges and universities sent directly to Anoka Technical College’s Records Office. Paper transcripts must delivered in their original sealed envelope with the seal intact. Electronic transcripts must be delivered directly from the sending school through an electronic ordering platform such as National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment. Students transferring from Minnesota State schools do not need to request to have official transcripts sent to ATC, as we have access to those records. Only those courses that are applicable to a student’s certificate, diploma or degree will be considered for transfer. Anoka Technical College will accept in transfer courses that it determines to be comparable or equivalent to specific courses it offers. The evaluation will be completed according to Minnesota State Board Policies and Procedures and will involve the following three conditions: Educational quality of the learning experience which the student transfers, Comparability of the nature, content, and level of the learning experience offered by the receiving college, and Appropriateness and applicability of the learning experience to the programs offered by the receiving higher education entity in light of the student’s educational goals