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Knowledge and skills gained through life experiences may be assessed for credit and advanced standing granted through the process of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Assessment may take the form of written portfolios, demonstrations, testimonials, tests, projects, etc.

The PLAR system evaluates experiential learning and relates it to formal college-level courses and programs and is intended for students who are resuming their education rather than those continuing directly from secondary school.

If you are applying to 香蕉视频 as a mature student, have previous work and/or volunteer experience in the field of study you have applied for, or have you previously attended post-secondary, you may be eligible for PLAR.

IMPORTANT: You have until Day 10 of the current semester to apply. Refer to the聽Academic Calendar聽for key dates.

PLAR Reference Guide [PDF, 404 KB]PLAR Request Form [PDF, 209 KB]

Step 1: Determine Eligibility & Assessment Requirements
Review the聽PLAR Reference Guide [PDF, 404 KB] to determine course eligibility.

Step 2: Consult Program Coordinator
Consult with your Program Coordinator to discuss which courses based on your individual background you could PLAR and what is required from you for your PLAR submission.

Step 3: Connect with PLAR Advisor
If a complete PLAR portfolio is required of you, and you require guidance, please connect with a PLAR Advisor who will help you navigate the application process.

Step 4: Obtain Copies
If required, request copies of course outlines from education received at other institutions and review their learning outcomes to determine if there is a match between your existing knowledge and what is to be taught. If you believe you have achieved a high percentage of the courses learning outcomes then consider applying for PLAR.

Step 5: Collect
Collect evidence to support your experience-based, college-level knowledge. I.e. resumes, work samples, letters from employers, performance appraisals, etc. A portfolio will include a combination of documents and records of your relevant experience, demonstrates your learning achievements and provides validation of that learning. In order to substantiate the claim to a PLAR credit in a required course, the portfolio must adequately:

• Identify/describe your relevant learning accomplishments (knowledge, skills, competencies, abilities)
• Show a match between learning achievements and the requirements of the course
• Verify these learning accomplishments with supportive documents

Step 6: Complete Form
Once you have collected all your documentation and evidence to support your experience-based, college-level knowledge (for instance, resumes, work samples, letters from employers, performance appraisals), then you can complete the PLAR Request Form [PDF, 209 KB]

Step 7: Payment
Pay required fee. Payment is to be submitted online through your . Fee is $148.65 per PLAR. Fees to process the requests are non-refundable.

Step 8: Submit
Submit your completed portfolio to the Pathways Office:聽pathways@northern.on.ca. If a scanner is not available to you then clear images/photos of the completed request, including supporting documents, can be submitted.

What Happens Next

Your PLAR request will be provided to the Program Coordinator for evaluation. An assessment will be done and a decision made.

The decisions will be communicated to you by the Program Coordinator.

You may need to write an exam or provide further information and documentation. If this is the case you will be contacted.

If advanced standing credit is obtained through PLAR then this will be recorded as 鈥淐R鈥� on your transcript and will not be factored into your GPA.