Methods of Earning College Credit

Prior Learning Credit is marked CL or LE on the Bucks County Community College transcript. This credit is not automatically accepted by transfer schools, and anyone planning to transfer should look into this matter with the transfer schools(s) concerned, before starting the Prior Learning Assessment process.

By Examination:

  • CREX ( Internal departmental exams)
  • CLEP (College-Level Examination Program. Official Sponsor: The College Board. www.collegeboard.com/clep )
  • DANTES (DSSTs) (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Originally created for military personnel, these exams are now available to civilians and Bucks accepts a number of them)
  • NYU FOREIGN LANGUAGE

By Agreements:

  • Technical High School Agreements
  • Certificates Non-collegiate certifications that are ACE or PONSI approved are accepted by Bucks. Students should determine ACE or PONSI acceptance by contacting the school or organization that issued their certificate or by contacting ACE or PONSI. ACE recognition can be confirmed here, www.acenet.edu/nationalguide and PONSI recognition here: www.nationalponsi.org/
    Official transcripts are required for all certificates. An official transcript is one sent directly to Bucks County Community College from the issuing institution. It must be on official letterhead, bear the date and appropriate signature, and be sent by regular mail.
  • Apprenticeships

By Portfolio: 

Others:

  • Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.  Please contact Admissions Department.
  • Military Training (SMART transcript.) Please contact Admissions Department.