How to Submit Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) in PeopleSoft - SURF

This tutorial walks you through the step-by-step process to request Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) at MiraCosta College using the PeopleSoft student portal. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure your request is submitted correctly and reviewed efficiently.

Step 1: Access the CPL Form

• Log into your PeopleSoft student portal.

• Navigate to the 'Student Forms' section.

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• Click on 'Credit for Prior Learning'.

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Step 2: Eligibility

• You must be currently enrolled in at least one course for the form to appear.

• You cannot request CPL for any course in which you are currently enrolled or have previously completed.

• If you try to request CPL for an ineligible course, you will see this message:

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Step 3: Select the Course

• Choose the appropriate Subject and Catalog Number from the dropdown list.

• Only courses that are approved for CPL will appear.

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Step 4: Choose a CPL Option

• Select one of the following CPL methods:

  • Credit by Exam

  • Industry Certification

  • Portfolio

  • Military Transcript

Note: Only valid CPL options for the selected course will be available.

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Step 5: Upload Supporting Documents

• Attach any necessary documentation in PDF format (if applicable).

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Step 6: Submit the Form

• Click the 'Submit' button.

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• After submitting, you will see the following confirmation message and receive a confirmation email.

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Note: If Military Credit is selected, you will be directed to contact MiraCosta Veterans Counseling Services for further guidance

Important Note

• You can only request CPL for one course per form. To request CPL for multiple courses, you must complete a separate form for each.

Step 7: Counselor Review

• Your form is automatically routed to a counselor:

  • Credit by Exam/Industry Certification: Markus Berrien

  • Military Credit: Danny Munshower

• The counselor may approve or deny your request. You will be notified by email of status when submitted.

Step 8: Department Chair Review

• If approved by the counselor, your request is sent to the Department Chair.

• The Chair may deny the request or approve and assign an instructor to review it. You will be notified by email of status when submitted.

Step 9: Instructor Review

• The instructor will receive your form and conduct an assessment of your request. They may contact you if additional information is needed or to explain the next steps in the process.

• If the request is denied, the instructor will provide a reason, and the request will be closed. You will be notified of the decision.

• If the request is approved, the instructor will complete the assessment and assign a grade to the course accordingly.

Step 10: Student Decision

• You will receive the following email.

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• You will be directed to the form, and you can choose to accept or decline the grade

  • Accept: The course and grade are added to your transcript within 24 hours.

    • Decline: The course is not recorded, and you must wait one year to reapply for CPL for that course. 

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Need Help?

• If you have any questions or issues, email us at cpl@miracosta.edu