Experiential Learning Portfolio

Procedures approved by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) are used to allow students through an Experiential Learning Portfolio (ELP) to satisfy Strayer University’s undergraduate course requirements. No more than 30% of the credit in a student's degree program may be awarded for life or work experience, including the Life Credit Portfolio.  Credit for experiential learning is applied on a course-by-course basis to undergraduate courses when it appears that learning resulting from experience is comparable to the content of specific courses.   ELP credit is not offered if comparable CLEP or DSST examinations are available.   ELP credits do not fulfill residency requirements.  Information about the ELP preparation procedures is available via Strayer website www.strayer.edu. See the Fees section for applicable charges.

Students must meet at least 70% of the course learning objectives.  The ELP will be graded Pass or Fail.  If a student fails to successfully complete an Experiential Learning Portfolio for a course, the course must be taken in residence at Strayer University in order to obtain credit for that course.