Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR) Request Form

Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR) Request Form
Criteria
- Credit may be awarded for significant life and ministry experience substantially demonstrated to have attained the outcomes equivalent to specific RMC courses;
- This type of credit is considered primarily for degree majors;
- A minimum of 9 credit hours in the major field must be taken at RMC;
- Outcomes include granting full credit, identifying and requiring additional work, or not granting any credit;
- Potential PLAR opportunities include: seminars, workshops, non-credit (continuing) education, professional or volunteer ministry experience, crosscultural ministry including short term missions, and work experience;
- Evaluation is conducted by the VP Academic, or designate, in conjunction with qualified personnel as appropriate.
Process
1. Student consult with program advisor;
2. Complete the PLAR application;
3. Pay the non-refundable PLAR fee (required before the application will be evaluated);
4. Prepare a portfolio under the guidelines provided
5. Submit the portfolio within 12 months to the VP Academic or designate using the Learning Management System (LMS);
6. Additional prescribed work must also be completed within 12 months of application;
7. The decision of assessment may be appealed to the Academic Committee.
APPLICATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Student ID #*
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Program*
Program Advisor*
Course # to PLAR*
Course Name(s) *
NOTE: Students must fill out seperate application for EACH COURSE
Credit Hours*
Today's Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
By Clicking "I Agree" you are agreeing to the PLAR criteria and process listed above. Once you submit your application the resultant PLAR fee will be charged to your student account. It must be paid before your application will be reviewed.*

I Agree
OFFICE USE

Payment Received__________________
($120/Credit Hour)
Portfolio Deadline __________________

Assessment:
Submission Date of Application_______________
Submission Date of Portfolio_________________
Assessment Date _________________________
VP Academic Signature_____________________
VP Academic Decision:
__ Full Credit __ No Credit
__Requires Additional Work
_______________________________________________________
Credit Applied _______
Date_______________
Registrar Signature ______________________________
Should be Empty: