Nassau Community College 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 – Nassau Community College 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.

"Nassau Community College’s 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 NCC, we remain committed to identifying innovative pathways that support and empower our students in achieving their goals.”

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’s 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 Nassau Community College will be applied when a student’s knowledge and skill are determined to be equivalent to college-level learning.  For more information about Nassau Community College Credit for Prior Learning and Life Experience Program contact the NCC Office of Academic Affairs at 516.572.7775 or academicaffairs@ncc.edu.

About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College, 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, NCC offers more than 80 programs that lead to an associate’s 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, NCC 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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