Through the Experienced Adult Program, we help adult students like you translate their learning experiences into the college credits they deserve.

We understand that some of life’s greatest lessons are learned outside of the classroom. That’s why we initiated the Experienced Adult Program (EAP) in 1971. Through this program, we help adult students like you translate their learning experiences into the college credits they deserve. You don’t have to put your dream of a college degree on hold any longer. Our Experienced Adult Program gives you the head start you need to make your dream a reality.

Beginning the EAP Process
To turn your learning into credits, you must first meet with an Adult and Continuing Education counselor. In that interview, you will discuss your experiences and your goals in order to determine if you are eligible for EAP credit.

Knowledge = Credit
In order to earn EAP credit, you must prepare a portfolio outlining your learning experiences and how they can be applied to your Saint Rose degree. In your EAP portfolio, you can cite learning you may have gained through career, volunteer work, noncredit seminars, military service, independent reading and hobbies.

Portfolio Workshop
With the help of your advisor, the free portfolio workshop and an optional one-credit portfolio writing course, you can develop a portfolio that reflects the many things you have learned through your life experiences. When completed, your portfolio is reviewed by Saint Rose evaluators and the appropriate credits are awarded to you. An evaluation fee is payable at the time of portfolio submission.

Saint Rose credits are granted for the college-level learning, not for the actual experience. For example, working with microcomputers for five years might earn you portfolio credit for your understanding of the theory and principles of microcomputers and their applications. However, the credit is based on your knowledge, not on the number of years you have worked with microcomputers.

Through a combination of transfer credit and an EAP portfolio, you may earn up to 92 credits toward the 122 credits required for an undergraduate degree at The College of Saint Rose.

Degree Programs
You may apply EAP portfolio credit toward any of the 35 academic programs offered at Saint Rose. Attend our day, evening or weekend classes, full- or part-time! EAP credit can be applied toward electives, major or liberal arts requirements. The following seven degree programs are offered entirely through Adult and Continuing Education evening and weekend courses:

Accounting (B.S.) Business Administration (B.S.) with concentrations in: Management of Human Resources, Finance, Financial Planning, Information Technology Management, Marketing, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Sport Management, Managerial Accounting, Public Sector Accounting and Auditing, Taxation, and Individualized or Interdisciplinary Concentration Computer Information Systems (B.S.) Childhood Education/English (B.S.) English (B.A.) Interdepartmental Studies (B.A.) with concentrations in: Professional Studies , Special Studies Sociology (B.A.) Certificate Programs Data Processing Computer Programming Microcomputer System Web Programming Additional majors and academic concentrations offered.

Don’t Miss this Opportunity
Whether you’re busy with a career, a family or both, you don’t have to give up the dream of earning your college degree. Through the Experienced Adult Program, you’ll receive all the support and personal attention you need to reach your goals. Let The College of Saint Rose put success into your hands.

For more information call (518) 454-5143.

Did you know?
Saint Rose adult students are enrolled in 28 of our 39 majors and many of them take an average of two courses each semester.

Through the Experienced Adult Program at The College of Saint Rose, I earned 15 credits toward my accounting degree. The support from the Office of Adult and Continuing Education, the instruction of the English Department and the guidance of my academic advisor enabled me to write a portfolio and helped me to organize and direct my college and career goals. I recommend this program for anyone committed to continuing his or her education with the prospect of gaining college credit for learning through experience.

Scott Hartung '00,
Accounting

How do I get started as an evening student?
Request More Information to receive an information packet including the college catalogue, course listings and viewbook.

Bring your college transcript with you to the initial advisement session.