17吃瓜 Expands Collegewide Credit
for Prior Learning and Life Experience
Policy allows for up to nine credits for prior learning and life experience, including
professional licenses, military service, and more.
Garden City, NY 鈥� 17吃瓜 has announced that it will now allow students up to nine
credits for eligible prior learning and life experience credits beginning with the
Fall 2025 semester.
"17吃瓜鈥檚 new collegewide policy for awarding academic credit for
prior learning and life experience will enable students to advance more efficiently
toward their educational and career objectives," said Dr. Maria Conzatti, Chief Administrative
Officer. "At 17吃瓜, we remain committed to identifying innovative pathways that support
and empower our students in achieving their goals.鈥�
The new policy will award the Prior Learning Assistance Credit (PLAC) to the program
requirements of degree seeking students for eligible non-college training, military
training and experience, professional and industry certifications, licensures and
credentials, and standardized and college testing in accordance with the college鈥檚
grading practices. The award shall be subject to prior submission by the student of
all required documentation, such as military or ACE (American Council on Education)
transcripts.
The PLAC program at 17吃瓜 will be applied when a student鈥檚 knowledge
and skill are determined to be equivalent to college-level learning. For more information
about 17吃瓜 Credit for Prior Learning and Life Experience Program
contact the 17吃瓜 Office of Academic Affairs at 516.572.7775 or academicaffairs@ncc.edu.
17吃瓜, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a
comprehensive public college experience designed to transform lives through higher
education. Serving 17,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students,
17吃瓜 offers more than 80 programs that lead to an associate鈥檚 degree or certificate.
Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international
students, and boasts 163,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island,
the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations
to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959,
17吃瓜 has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and
ease of transferability to four-year schools.
Media Contact: Brett Spielberg | brett.spielberg@ncc.edu | (516) 572.9634
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