Learning is the result of thinking about what happened, analyzing and interpreting it, and using your interpretation to make decisions that affect how you perceive and deal with the world around you. You must be able to show that you have learned from your experience. You may not write a portfolio to obtain credit in a subject for which a test exists. Portfolio Assessment cannot be used for courses such as practica, internships and field schools whose intent is to apply knowledge learned in other courses. Portfolio Assessment cannot be used for courses that duplicate credits you already have.
Courses based on a quarter-hour system require conversion of quarter to semester hours.
The portfolio adapts to your schedule and time constraints. It can be written and submitted at any time of the year. Because there are no classes to attend, you are free to work when time is available. You have a year from payment of your base fee to submit the portfolio, so you can set your own deadlines. Portfolio credits provide proof of your experiential learning.