Prior Learning/Priority Registration

In accordance with the Assembly Bill 2133, priority registration is granted to veterans or members of the Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves). To be eligible, proof of service (i.e. a DD-214, military id, copy of orders) must be submitted to the Center for Military-Connected Students. You can apply for a copy of your DD 214 at the National Archives.

 

If you served in the military, you may be eligible for credit that will transfer to Cal Poly, helping you to earn your degree faster. Veterans are required to submit their Joint Services Transcript (JST) or CCAF  transcripts to the Office of the Registrar. 

In addition to military training, students can be granted credit for:

• baccalaureate-level courses that were successfully completed at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university
• academic units when the non-collegiate instruction or experience is determined to be appropriate to the baccalaureate degree and meet American Council on Education guidelines
• external exams such as DSST and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)