Get college credit for prior learning
Use what you know to get started on your degree
At Strayer, there’s more than one way to earn college credits. Whether you choose to test out of courses, transfer in credits you’ve earned elsewhere or leverage your work and life experience, we’ll help you find the fastest, most affordable path to your degree. Your admissions officer will be there to guide you through your options.
Discover other ways to earn college credit
Transfer in college credit
You may be able to apply the college credits you’ve already earned from other accredited institutions toward your Strayer degree.
Earn credit by exam
Test out of certain required courses and earn credit by passing Strayer Challenge Exams, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) exams.
Get credit for your experience
Your prior work experience, professional certifications, military service and life learning could translate into college-level credit.
Take no-cost gen ed courses
Save up to $15,250 on your bachelor’s degree with access to up to 10 no-cost gen eds through our affiliate, Sophia Learning.*
*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Strayer affiliate, Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.
Frequently asked questions
Credit for prior learning is an academic process that evaluates and awards college credit for knowledge and skills you’ve gained outside the classroom. If approved, you’ll receive credit for your work experience, professional certifications or other real-world learning.
It may allow you to satisfy equivalent courses, so you may potentially reduce your tuition and finish your degree faster.
The American Council on Education (ACE) offers resources for students, including recommendations for credit based on military service, workplace training, standardized exams and other experiential learning.
You’ll see a TC for transfer credit, and it won’t impact your GPA.