Trinity International University recognizes learning gained through various life experiences by awarding credit through Prior Learning Assessments (PLA). This is an opportunity TIU extends to all registered students. Students needing to complete required credit hours toward graduation may be eligible to petition for up to thirty-two (32) credit hours. PLAs are cost-effective options to earn additional college credit.

Following are the different PLA options:

1. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP): Talk with your admission counselor for available exams or visit the official website at www.collegeboard.com.

2. Business and Professional Training (BPT): This type of PLA demonstrates college level training experience acquired through non-transcripted training such as conferences, workshops or other credentialed learning.

3. Life Learning Papers (LLP): This type of PLA is based upon learning received from a previous life experience such as marriage, divorce, grief, parenting, etc. The experience is not what earns college credit, but the learning from the experience.

4. Bible Challenge Exams: Trinity offers subject exams in the area of Bible. These exams can be used toward elective credit or Christian Ministry Electives. (The exams will not count toward Bible General Education Deficiencies.