Description:
You have the opportunity to earn undergraduate credit for college-level learning acquired through your work and life experience. Sources may include corporate training programs, community activities, independent reading and research and standardized exams.

Transcript credit:
Empire State College will generally consider for transfer all credit acquired at other regionally accredited colleges and universities, provided that it is relevant to your degree program. "D" grades generally indicate a less than satisfactory performance and are normally not transferred to Empire State College.

Benefits:
The average FORUM graduate earns 30 to 50 credits through prior learning assessment (PLA), thereby accelerating completion of their degree.

FORUM Management Education Program Program Statistics for FORUM Graduates Years 2000-2004
Graduation Year	Average # of Credits with Empire State'College	Average # of Credits by PLA Evaluations	Average # of Transcript Credits Transferred	Average # of Terms with FORUM
2004	45	36	47	4.1
2003	45	40	43	3.7
2002	44	39	45	3.6
2001	43	40	45	3.6
2000	42	37	49	3.5

Process:
Once enrolled in FORUM, you will work with your faculty mentor and other staff to identify your strengths and determine areas of learning that may be worth pursuing. Credit is granted upon the successful completion of the College's assessment procedures, which include:

• a written essay detailing knowledge and learning in a particular area;
• an interview with a qualified evaluator;
• the evaluator's report that details how the knowledge is equivalent to college-level learning, and a recommended credit amount; and
• a review of the portfolio by a College Assessment Committee.
  

• assignment of a faculty mentor who guides you through the process;
• the initial credit-bearing educational planning study; and
• workshops and expert evaluators at residencies.