A faculty assessment committee reviews each portfolio at the end of the semester. Life Experience Credit is granted for qualified work. Additional Life Experience Credit can be added to a student's portfolio at any time without re-enrollment in the LEC program. Prior written approval must be granted by the Life Experience Coordinator. Southern Vermont College offers 15 Bachelor Degrees and 11 Associate Degrees.
Some students have no college credits, many have some college credits, a few have associate degrees.
Work experience - as managers, supervisors, administrators, small business owners or operators, or paraprofessionals. Southern Vermont College will transfer up to 90 credits toward a bachelor degree. The College will transfer up to 45 credits for an associate degree.