PLAR Process

PLAR Application

Candidates who demonstrate learning acquired through life and work experience that corresponds to a specific Humber College course or program may be granted PLAR credit in that course.

To receive credit for prior learning, a candidate will need to:

• analyze prior learning
• compare learning to specific course requirements
• provide evidence of learning

Students may demonstrate skills and knowledge gained through experience in many ways:

• Develop a portfolio (a collection of materials that document skills and knowledge)
• Give a demonstration of a particular skill through roleplaying or simulations
• Take a written or oral test / structured interview
• Complete assignments that will show knowledge and skills in action
• Develop a product that demonstrates skills
• Participate in an interview

Transfer credits in a program may be granted for courses taken at other academic institutions. Use the Transfer Credit Application form.

Where Do I Start?

1. Students obtain the course outline from the Academic School responsible for delivering the course.

2. Students review the course outline to determine if knowledge and skills match the course learning outcomes. Consult with the program co-ordinator or a PLAR advisor.

3. Collect documents that support the application for PLAR. These might include: a résumé, a description of experiences and learning that relate to the course being challenged, work samples, and letters of verification. Include a letter describing experiences and the learning that relates to the course outline.

4. Complete the PLAR Application.

5. Submit application form, the supporting documents, and the fee for each course challenged to the Office of the Registrar, Humber College, 205 Humber College Boulevard, Toronto, M9W 5L7. If you have any questions or inquiries contact us at enquiry@humber.ca.

6. The form and supporting documents are passed to the course assessor who may contact students to arrange for additional demonstration of learning (personal interview, test or demonstration).

For further information on Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition at the North Campus contact the Registrar's Office or the Program Co-ordinator in the appropriate academic school.