Experienced Adult Program

Through the Experienced Adult Program, we help adult students like you translate their learning experiences into the college credits they deserve.

Beginning the EAP Process

To turn your learning into credits, you must first meet with an Adult and Continuing Education counselor. In that interview, you will discuss your experiences and your goals in order to determine if you are eligible for EAP credit.

Knowledge=Credit

In order to earn EAP credit, you must prepare a portfolio outlining your learning experiences and how they can be applied to your Saint Rose degree. In your EAP portfolio, you can cite learning you may have gained through career, volunteer work, noncredit seminars, military service, independent reading and hobbies.

The Portfolio

Saint Rose credits are granted for the college-level learning, not for the actual experience. For example, working with microcomputers for five years might earn you portfolio credit for your understanding of the theory and principles of microcomputers and their applications. However, the credit is based on your knowledge, not on the number of years you have worked with microcomputers.

Through a combination of transfer credit and an EAP portfolio, you may earn up to 92 credits toward the 122 credits required for an undergraduate degree at The College of Saint Rose.