Blue Mountain Community College acknowledges that students learn in many different ways and through a variety of experiences, both in and outside of the classroom.
The following options for students to receive college credit for prior learning include:
BMCC Credit by Exam, College Board CLEP Exams, Industry Credentials to Credits, Military Credit, Apprenticeship, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Portfolio, and Advanced Placement (AP) Credit.
Credits will be awarded based on the scores received from Advanced Placement program of the College Board. AP test scores must be dated within three (3) years of the date the exam was completed. Scores must be sent directly to BMCC from the College Board. See BMCC’s AP Credit chart for credits offered by exam type and minimum score. FEE: $25 per course.
CPL: Apprenticeship
Credits will be awarded for a valid (not expired) Oregon Journeyman card. The BMCC course number, title, and the number of credits awarded will be based on BMCC’s approved APR course. FEE: $25 per course.
To apply for credit: Provide a copy of valid Oregon Journeyman card to BMCC’s Registrar at StudentRecords@bluecc.edu
Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu
Credits will be awarded based on the official CLEP scores received from the College-Level Examination Program of the College Board. CLEP test scores must be dated within three (3) years of the exam completion date. The BMCC course number, title, and the number of credits awarded will be based on BMCC’s approved CLEP credit chart. FEE: $25 per course.
Step 1: Review the CLEP Credit Chart
See which exams can be transferred to BMCC credit.
Step 2: Register for CLEP
Register online and pay the $95 exam fee to earn college credit by exam.
Print and bring your registration ticket and government issued ID to the Testing Center for your scheduled appointment.
Step 3: Schedule your Exam
Contact the Testing Center, at testingcenter@bluecc.edu or 541-278-5929 to schedule your testing appointment. You may also schedule your appointment online.
Note: CLEP testing is currently only available at our Pendleton Testing Center.
Pay your $25 proctor fee at the Enrollment Services Window (M-123) located in Morrow Hall before your test appointment.
Step 4: Send your CLEP scores to BMCC
When you register for a CLEP exam, request that a copy of your score report be sent to BMCC.
Once we have received your scores, we will review them to determine which credits you are eligible for and we will notify you by email once we have added these credits to your transcript.
There are 34 CLEP exams available at college test centers and on military bases. Credits will be awarded based on the official CLEP scores received from the College-Level Examination Program of the College Board. CLEP test scores must be dated within three (3) years of the exam completion date.
The BMCC course number, title, and the number of credits awarded will be based on BMCC’s approved CLEP credit chart. Review chart to determine which exams Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) offers college credit for and the minimum score needed to get credit.
For more information about the CLEP exams go to https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams.
CLEP is considered “credit for prior learning (CPL)”.
Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu.
Credit by Challenge Exam will be awarded based on the scores received from a comprehensive exam developed by the academic department. Challenge exams are offered for limited departments and limited courses. FEE: 1/2 cost of tuition per course.
Business Challenge Exams
Agriculture Challenge Exams
Science Challenge Exams
Credit by Challenge Exam offers a lower cost option for earning course credit and a faster option than enrolling and completing a course.
Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu
To apply for CPL to use toward your certificate or degree at Blue Mountain Community College, you will need to:
NOTE: To apply for credit you must be a currently enrolled student at Blue Mountain Community College and have completed at least one course at the time of application.
Transcription Fee: $25 per course
Fee will be charged after the completed form has been returned and processed by Enrollment Services. A link to a payment form will be sent via email. Once payment has been received, courses will be transcribed and added to your transcript.
Computer Science
| CS145 | Introduction to PC Hardware and Software Required: CompTIA A+ certification within last 3 years | 5 |
| CS179A/B | Introduction to Networking 1 and 2 Required: CompTIA Network+ certification within last 3 years | 5 |
| CS140L/240L | Introduction to Linux 1 and 2 Required: CompTIA Linux+ certification within last 3 years | 6 |
| CS279 | Networking Management Required: Comp TIA Server+ certification within last 3 years | 5 |
Early Childhood Education
| ECE109 | Foundations and Careers in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE152 | Creativity for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE226 | Child Development | 3 |
| ECE280 | Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) | 3 |
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
| EMT 151 | Emergency Medical Technician Part A | 6 |
| EMT152 | Emergency Medical Technician Part B | 6 |
Documents required: valid State of Oregon EMT license.
Fire Science Technology
| FS110A | Fire Fighter Skills Academy Part A | 3 |
| FS110B | Fire Fighter Skills Academy Part B | 3 |
| FS112 | Firefighter II Skills Academy | 4 |
| FS123 | Hazardous Materials – Awareness/Operation | 2 |
| FS130 | Wildland Firefighter | 2 |
| FS169 | Apparatus Operator/Driver | 4 |
| FS240 | Emergency Services Instructor I | 3 |
| FS280 | Cooperative Work Study | 6 |
Supporting Documentation: In order to be considered for credit you must submit certificates from recognized organizations such as DPSST, IFSAC, NFPA, NFA or regional training organizations such as NAFT, WWCTA, OFIA, or MWFIA.
| Professional Certification | Course Number | Credits |
| Fire Fighter I – DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC | FS110A & FS110B | 6 |
| Fire Fighter II – DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC | FS112 | 4 |
| Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | FS123 | 2 |
| NWCG Wildland Firefighter 1, S-130/190 | FS130 | 2 |
| DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC Apparatus Operator | FS169 | 4 |
| Instructor I/DPSST, NFPA, IFSAC | FS240 | 3 |
| 1 year full-time employment with Fire Department | FS280 | 6 |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
| UAS101 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems I Required: UAS Professional Pilot Non-Credit Training Certificate | 4 |
| UAS111 | Ground Flight Training Required: UAS Professional Pilot Non-Credit Training Certificate | 4 |
| UAS112 | UAS Flight Training I Required: UAS Professional Pilot Non-Credit Training Certificate | 4 |
| UAS113 | UAS Maintenance Required: Flight Labs Non-Credit Training Certificate | 4 |
Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu
MIL: Military – Credits will be awarded based on American Council of Education guidelines for evaluation of military training. The BMCC course number, title, and number of credits awarded will be determined by Enrollment Services and the appropriate instructional departments. FEE: not applicable.
To apply for credit: Have official military (JST or SMART) transcript sent or made available to BMCC’s Enrollment Services office.
Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu.
A Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Portfolio allows you to gain credit for knowledge you have gained in a variety of ways other than formal education. It is a process by which you demonstrate that what you have learned is equivalent to the learning taught in a postsecondary class.
Based on the information contained in the portfolio, college credit may be granted.
BMCC’s Business Administration Department offers a PLA option to earn credit for specific courses toward degree completion.
The process is a comprehensive combination of meetings, interviews, faculty consultation and creation of a portfolio of work or skill exam for departmental review to earn credit.
FEE: 1/2 tuition of course.
Questions? Please contact Enrollment Services at (541) 278-5759 or by email to StudentRecords@bluecc.edu
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