# Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Explains how students at Northern College can earn academic credit for knowledge and skills gained through life experience. Covers eligibility, an 8-step application process (including portfolio preparation, coordinator consultation, form completion, and fee payment of $148.65 per PLAR), deadlines, and rules such as a 75% maximum credit cap and BScN program exceptions.

*Transfers & Pathways › Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition*

## Links

- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/academics/calendar/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/PLAR-Reference-Guide.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/PLAR-Reference-Guide.pdf)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/PLAR-Request-Form.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/PLAR-Request-Form.pdf)
- [https://secure.northern.on.ca/student/nph-student.pl?act=my_account](https://secure.northern.on.ca/student/nph-student.pl?act=my_account)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/challenge-exam/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/challenge-exam/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/pre-admissions-testing/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/pre-admissions-testing/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-within/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-within/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-into/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-into/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/prior-learning-assessments/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/prior-learning-assessments/)
- [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-beyond/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-beyond/)

## Contacts

- pathways@northern.on.ca
- 705-235-3211 ext. 2190

## Documents

- [Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition](/documents/plar-reference-guide-pdf) — PDF · 413 KB
- [PLAR FORM - REQUEST FOR ADVANCED STANDING PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION](/documents/plar-request-form-pdf) — PDF · 209 KB

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<small>Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/prior-learning-assessments/](https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/prior-learning-assessments/)</small>