Daytona State recognizes that students come to the institution from a variety of backgrounds. We value the training and knowledge you may have gained through experience. The Assessment of Prior Learning Experience (APLE) program, which includes APLE exams and portfolios, is designed to allow you to turn your skills and knowledge into college credit. Credit earned through the APLE program can only be awarded in courses offered at Daytona State. Credit will not be awarded for courses in which you have already received credit. All methods of earning credit must meet equivalent classroom standards.

To earn credit through the APLE program you must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at Daytona State College and the credit earned must be appropriately related to your degree or certificate program
• Be registered for and attending classes during the current semester 
• Meet with Assessment Services staff member to understand the requirements and limitations associated with earning credit through APLE.
• Complete registration materials, do a course review and make payment of all fees prior to sitting for exam or portfolio review.  
• Portfolios must be able to provide documentation which satisfies all major learning outcomes for a selected course.