Bunker Hill Community College

Prior Learning Assessment

The Prior Learning Assessment Program provides an opportunity to students to condense the time of their study by granting credits for college level knowledge and skills. This program assists students in examining their outside learning experiences and identifying those that might be considered for college credits. Common sources for this kind of learning are: jobs, volunteer work, skills training, workshops or study groups, and community involvement.

Students can earn college credits in 4 ways:

• Portfolio evaluation
• College level examination program (CLEP Tests)
• Military evaluation
• Credit by department exams (Challenge Exam)

View quick downloads

• PLA application
• CLEP credit policy
• Assessment form
• Application for department challenge exam

Prior Learning Assessment Program
Charlestown Campus, Room E235
Mondays 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am - 2:30pm
Thursdays 8:00am - 8:3pm
Fridays 8:00am - 2:30pm
Phone:617-228-2350
e-mail: pla@bhcc.mass.edu