Earn college credit for what you know.
Prior Learning Assessment can allow you to gain academic credit for skills and knowledge you’ve already learned. You may qualify for PLA for learning you acquired through work, employer training programs, military service, independent study, volunteer work or community service, and open-source courseware study.
PLA evaluates those types of knowledge for college credit, certification or advanced standing in your academic career.
We offer several ways for you to qualify for PLA credit.
If you think you may qualify for PLA, download the Prior Learning Assessment Student Guide and Application. For questions, email pla@pstcc.edu.
Pellissippi State accepts a number of examinations to test your knowledge and allow you to earn PLA credit. To request PLA Credit by Exam, the student must complete these steps:
Print and fill out the Credit by Examination Form and then pay fee(s) at the Student Accounts Services (Cashiers Office).
After completion of the tests, the student then must present payment verification to the Records Office to complete the process.
Advanced Placement (AP)
College-Level Examination (CLEP)
Defense Activity Test and Examination Services Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Terri Strader
Manager of Records
Goins Building GN118
865.539.7154 or pla@pstcc.edu
Annette ElDridge
Academic Affairs Support Specialist
Goins Building GN265
865.694.6546 or pla@pstcc.edu