Credit for Prior Learning Exams

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Delta College Testing Center is an important resource for students who need to take an exam to earn credit for prior learning (CPL). These exams allow the student to prove they have acquired learning for a specific Delta College class previously and don’t need to take the class. Instead they earn course credit.

Students seeking credit for prior learning need to meet with the Registrar or Veteran Services office prior to scheduling their exam.

Registrar Office, registration@delta.edu
Veteran Services Office, veterans@delta.edu

Types of exams

There are two types of exams provided at the Testing Center for credit for prior learning.

Third party exams

These are exams provided by other organizations which you can take at the Delta College Testing Center.

Third party exams include:

College Level Exam Program for specific courses like marketing, math, composition, biology and more
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (Dantes/DSST) for those with military training
Exams by organizations such as CompTIA or CISCO

Division credit by exam

If you have previous knowledge from work or class experiences, take an exam developed by Delta College faculty designed for that skill set or knowledge and earn credit in that program.

See complete list of Division Credit by Exam Options

After meeting with the Registrar to determine the right exam to take, next schedule a time to take your exam contact testingcenter@delta.edu or call 989-686-9182

The Delta College Testing Center seeks to provide high quality testing services that promote the intellectual growth of students, graduates, professionals and members of the community. We strive to administer tests in a secure, pleasant, accommodating, accessible and technologically advanced environment with the goal of promoting satisfaction and facilitating academic and professional success.

We subscribe to the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines and are committed to maintain the highest compliance with nationally recognized professional testing standards and practices.