CLEP and AP Exams
Taking exams in various subjects, and achieving a required score, can give you Rhode Island College credits and help accelerate your progress to achieve your degree.
Prior Learning Assessment
Earn Credit for What You Already Know!
At Rhode Island College this is possible and it's referred to as prior learning assessment, or PLA. There are multiple methods (including test scores, trainings completed, life experiences, etc...) by which you can earn college credit for learning gained outside the traditional classroom. Take a look at our current PLA options, with additional opportunities being developed:
Quickly Understand Our PLA Options
Earned Associates Degrees
Rhode Island College’s transfer minor policy is the first-in-the-nation to recognize your knowledge in a specialized area for which we do not currently offer a major or minor.
Law Enforcement Training
Did you know that law enforcement training experience in a variety of areas can give you elective credit at RIC? We value your real world experience and believe that you should be rewarded for it.
Military Training
As a Military Friendly School, Rhode Island College is proud to offer credits for military training to our veteran and service member students.
Out-of-Classroom Learning Experiences
Did you know that you may be able to gain RIC credits for outside the classroom college-level learning experiences?
Teaching Experience
The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development (FSEHD) offers a number of teacher certification paths for individuals with an earned bachelor’s degree.
Contact Us
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer at Rhode Island College.
- emailvpaa@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8003
- placeRoberts Hall
Registrar's Office
The Registrar's Office ensures the accuracy, maintenance and safekeeping of all student academic records.
- emailrecords@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8213
- placeBuilding 4 - East Campus - Lower Level