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Columbia University in the City of New York Academic Characteristics

Does Columbia University in the City of New York accept the credits for life experiences?

No. Columbia University in the City of New York does not accept the Credits for Life Experiences. The next table shows the accepted credits that students earned prior to admission at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Accepted Credits at Columbia University in the City of New York
Dual Credits
Credits for life experiences
Advanced Placement (AP) credits
Credit for military training
In New York, 115 colleges accept Credit for Life Experiences. The following table summarizes the colleges that accept Credit for Life Experiences by school type and level.
New York Colleges Accepting Credit for Life Experiences
TotalPublicPrivate (not-for-profit)Private (for-profit)
Total11545628
4 years or high8215625
2-4 years333003
less than 1 year0000

What is the Credit for life experiences?

Credit earned by students for what they have learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities (military, government, or professional). Credit may also be awarded through a credit by examination program.

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