San Bernardino Valley College is committed to helping every student meet their educational goals, with Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) being one tool in its arsenal. This new program is already having an impact, with SBVC ranked eighth in Potential CPL Savings and Preservation of Funds, 20-Year Impact, and College Metrics.

CPL is part of the California MAP (Mapping Articulated Pathways) Initiative, which awards credits to working adults and veterans for skills and knowledge picked up outside of a traditional college classroom. These credits could come from military service and training, receiving industry recognized credentials or taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and College Credit by Examination (DSST) tests.

Students can receive up to 45 units through CPL, allowing them to save money and reach graduation faster. SBVC's CPL program associates have reviewed courses across 79 academic areas, and the CPL database is regularly being updated with qualified classes.

The CPL team spent two years getting the program ready to launch in Spring 2024, collaborating with faculty, counselors, and work force development. Dr. Stephanie Lewis, Dean of Mathematics, Business & Computer Information Technology, applauded several SBVC staffers for being instrumental in the success of CPL, including evaluators Julie Ulloa and Sylvia Romo; Veterans Services Coordinator Jason Alvarez; CPL Counselor/Facilitator Ryan Hogan; Veterans Counselor Deanna Kelly-Silagy; CPL Program Associates Kevin Memminger and Demond Littles; and web developer Matthew Kim.

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