Credit for Prior Learning

American Council on Education (ACE) recognized learning

Courses from non-accredited training organizations may be granted transfer credit if they are recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE).  The courses must carry a credit recommendation from ACE and be categorized as lower division, upper division, or graduate level. Credit will not be granted for courses at the vocational level.

• An official ACE transcript must be submitted for courses to be considered for transfer credit.
• Credit will be awarded at the ACE recommended level (1xx or 3xx).
• Credit will be designated as general elective credit for subjects with no comparable discipline at UMF, program elective credit, or for a specific course if the ACE recommendation aligns with an existing course.

For details on requesting ACE transcripts, click here. Have your transcript sent directly from ACE to umf.registrar@maine.edu You can also find the ACE National Guide here. 

Approved certifications, licenses, training, and professional development

Other certifications, licenses, training, and professional development

UMF will review for credit certifications, licenses, training, and other professional development which have clearly documented the following:

1. Learning outcomes
2. Methods of assessment
3. Role of subject-matter experts 

Approval of credit(s) award(ed) for certification, licensure, training, and other professional development programs are typically valid for five years, at which time another review of the program is required.  

Students can find approved certifications, licenses, training, and other professional development programs posted on UMF’s website with information on how to submit  documentation of these credentials or training for credit. 

Students whose workplace or professional learning does not meet these requirements are advised to use the portfolio review process to document their learning.