Trident recognizes that many of our students have acquired knowledge through their employer, military service, or other pursuits. Students are encouraged to submit all prior learning credit upon admission. Credit for prior learning experience at Trident may be earned in a variety of ways:
Earn Credit for What You Already Know*
Military Credit
Trident grants undergraduate credit for military education as recommended by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. This is in accordance with transfer credit policies at Trident. Students may request evaluation of military credit by submitting official Joint Service Transcripts (JST) to the Office of Admissions.
Credit by Examination
Trident awards credit only for AP test scores of “3” and higher, if the test is equivalent to current course offerings. AP exam scores must come directly from The College Board in a sealed envelope to be considered valid. Other exams considered: College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST/DANTES), Excelsior College Examinations.
Professional Programs
Trident may award credit for professional training and learning programs with credit recommended in the ACE Credit National Guide or National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS). Students are required to submit the Prior Learning Assessment Submission form and official documentation of the completed training program to the Office of the Registrar.
International Transfer
Trident University will record and apply international credits for transfer with appropriate international credential evaluation by a recognized agency. Students may refer to www.naces.org to select an evaluation agency. International credit will be posted to the undergraduate student’s permanent record only if applied to meet degree requirements.
Transfer and Articulation Agreements
Trident has transfer and articulation agreements with the following institutions: Allied American University, Army Recruiting and Retention Command (ARRC), California Miramar University, Central Texas College, Ivy Tech Community College, Jones International University, Jose Maria Vargas University, Lanier Technical College, Learnet Academy, Martinsburg College, Straighterline, Study.com, and U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy.
Doctoral Prior Learning Assessment
Trident may award doctoral credit for professional experience in the discipline. Students may submit an experiential portfolio for assessment to the appropriate Doctoral Studies Director. The request can be submitted during the admissions process using the Doctoral PLA Request Form. For questions or assistance contact an Admissions Advisor at doctoraladmissions@trident.edu.
Trident University Challenge Exams – Test Out of Select Courses
Trident challenge exams are a series of online exams students take to earn proficiency credit, if successfully passed, toward an undergraduate degree. The challenge exam is an opportunity for undergraduate students to demonstrate college-level learning through course-related institutional examination. The exams test students on similar outcomes and objectives taught in the respective Trident courses. There are no fees to attempt the exam and no penalty if the student does not pass the exam. All exams will be taken by the student through MyTLC portal.
*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition varies by campus and depends on the number of Trident Challenge exams successfully passed. Trident Challenge exam credits are unlikely to transfer. Not all programs are eligible for a reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change.
Trident Webinars
First Day of Class Webinar – August 2, 2021
Hosted By: Professor George del Hierro
Full Time Professor and Course Coordinator
Monday August 2, 2021
11:00 AM PDT
First Day of Class - August 2, 2021 Fastrac Session
2/8/202111:00am PDT1 hour
We are very glad you chose Trident University for your educational journey! New students often have a lot of questions, and we’re here to help. As a way to ease you into our unique, student-centered model, we’ve designed a webinar that will cover all of the areas vital to success in your chosen program.This webinar, hosted by Dr. George del Hierro and Tasha Cureton will bring you together with other new students on the first day of class. You’ll have the opportunity to talk directly to our academic leadership and get your questions answered.
See you on your first day of class on August 2!
