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/uploads/2025/07/PLAR-Reference-Guide.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://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/challenge-exam/
- https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/
- https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/pre-admissions-testing/
- https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-within/
- https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-into/
- https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/prior-learning-assessments/
- https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/transfer-beyond/
Contacts
- pathways@northern.on.ca
- 705-235-3211 ext. 2190
Documents
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition — PDF · 413 KB
- PLAR FORM - REQUEST FOR ADVANCED STANDING PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION — PDF · 209 KB
Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/pathways/prior-learning-assessments/