Mohawk College PLAR

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PLAR Web Page: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/registration-and-records/prior-learning-assessment-recognition

Applicant Requirements The granting of credits through PLAR does not guarantee entry into a Program of Study. Candidates must follow established admission procedures.

How do students apply? Contact your Academic Area to request approval.

Fees: The 2020-2021 non-refundable PLAR registration fee is $145.13 per course.

Types of PLAR offered: Course specific.

Credit award limits: A candidate must earn a minimum of 25% of their credits as a registered student at Mohawk College. Credits are granted on a course-by-course basis with a maximum of 75% of credits earned through PLAR.

Assessment methods: The assessor may require a challenge exam and/or portfolio assessment. Additional demonstration of learning may be requested at the assessor's discretion.

Steps in PLAR process: Contact your Program Coordinator/Program Manager, Post-Secondary or Continuing Education department for information & approval for your PLAR. Submit the PLAR Registration Form (PDF) to plar@mohawkcollege.ca. Check your email for updates and next steps.

Student support provided: Student’s Guide to PLAR, Pathways Coordinator.

Withdrawing from process: Information not available.

Credit recognition on transcripts: Assessors will make all reasonable efforts to transcribe credits in the same way as the course. Where that is not possible, a "CR" - Credit Granted - will be used if requirements are met.

Acceptance of other institutions’ PLAR credits: Information not available.