Overview
This page provides resources to help Counselors guide students through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities under Title 5 §55050. Explore policy documents, SOPs, and transfer guides below.
Counselor Quick Reference Library
Policy & Governance
Evaluation & Transcript Guides
Banner Resources
A basic workflow for handling CPL in Banner provided by Bakersfield College counselors
Colleague Resources
A basic workflow for handling CPL in Colleague provided by Cabrillo College counselors
Peoplesoft Resources
A basic workflow for handling CPL in Peoplesoft provided by San Diego Community College District counselors
CLEP Counselor Quick Reference
A basic CLEP reference guide for counselors
Counselor References
CPL Categories - Transcription Codes & MIS Codes
Recommended Transcription code: Cx – Credit by Exam
MIS: B
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Recommended Transcription code: M – Military, Joint Services Transcript
MIS: G
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Recommended Transcription code: Pr – Portfolio Review, Student-Created Portfolio
MIS: A
COMING SOON!
Recommended Transcription code: IC – Industry-Recognized Credential
MIS: F
COMING SOON!
Recommended Transcription code: AP / CLEP / IB - Standardized Assessment
MIS: C / E / D
COMING SOON!
Training & Support
Building a Transfer First Framework - CIAC 2026
Slides from the training session
CPL Counselor Training – Core Modules
Video & slide training series
COMING SOON!FAQs – Common Scenarios
AP/IB only, JST+, hybrids, exceptions
COMING SOON!CPL Types and Applicability to the General Education (GE) Patterns (2026)
| CPL Type | CSU GE Breadth | IGETC | Cal-GETC | Local GE & Major (CCC) | Associate Degree for Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL EXAM CREDIT | |||||
| Advanced Placement (AP) | Yes- Score of 3+ 1 | Yes - Score of 3+ 2 | Yes -Score of 3+ 3 | Per ESS 23-20 & local policy |
Yes 4 Check UC/CSU major req. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Yes- Score 4+ (5+ HL) 1 | Yes -Score 5+ (HL) 2 | Yes -Score 5+ (HL) 3 | Per ESS 23-20 & local policy |
Yes 4 Check UC/CSU major req. |
| College Level Exam Program (CLEP) | Yes | No | No | Per ESS 23-20 & local policy |
Yes CSU GE only – not Cal-GETC/IGETC |
| OTHER TYPES OF CPL | |||||
| Credit by Examination (Cx) | Yes | Yes 2 | Yes 3 | Per local policy |
Yes UC/CSU accepts CCC-transcribed Cx |
| CPL – Military Credit | Yes | No | No | Per local policy |
Yes CSU GE only – not Cal-GETC/IGETC 5 |
| CPL – Industry Credential | Yes | No | No | Per local policy |
Yes CSU GE only – not Cal-GETC/IGETC6 |
| CPL – Portfolio Review | Yes | No | No | Per local policy |
Yes CSU GE only – not Cal-GETC/IGETC6 |
The information in this chart is subject to change. For detailed information regarding AP, IB, and CLEP please refer to the Cal-GETC Standards , IGETC Standards, CSU Guidelines: Executive Order 1036, External Exams, Military CPL and local processes.
Sources
Top 10 California Private and Out-of-State Schools that CCC Students Apply To - CPL Transfer Guides
*Source: CCCCO Data Mart information from 2020-2024- Highest CC Transfer Headcount Outside of CSU and UC campuses
Links open Google Docs or publisher pages. Verify most recent edition.
Arizona State University
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California Baptist University
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National University
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Purdue Global
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Southern New Hampshire University
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University of Arizona Global Campus
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University of Maryland Global Campus
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University of Phoenix
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University of Southern California
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Western Governors University
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