Admissions and Records

Admissions and Records

May 2025

Monday May 26

Memorial Day Holiday-No Classes

June 2025

Thursday June 19

Juneteenth Holiday-No Classes

July 2025

Thursday July 3

4th of July-No Classes

September 2025

Monday September 1

Labor Day Holiday-No Classes

November 2025

Tuesday November 11

Veteran's Day Holiday-No Classes

Credit for Prior Learning

John A. Logan College recognizes that learning happens both inside and outside the classroom. Students can earn college credit for the knowledge and skills gained through work experience, military service, advanced placement, and other non-traditional learning. This opportunity can save you time and money while helping you reach your educational and career goals faster.

Students requesting prior learning credit must be enrolled at John A. Logan College. All prior learning credit(s) awarded will not carry a grade or grade points and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA). John A. Logan College will not accept prior learning credit(s) from other institutions, and prior learning credit(s) awarded by John A. Logan College will typically not transfer to other institutions. Students may not exceed 30 hours of combined prior learning. Additionally, each type of prior learning credit has specific limitations. Contact Admissions at admissions@jalc.edu or 618-985-2828 Ext. 8298 for additional information.

Advanced Placement (AP) credit will be awarded when a student earns a minimum score of 3, 4, or 5 on an advanced placement examination and sends official scores from the College Board to the John A. Logan College.

Reference the College Catalog to view the AP and CLEP credit tables to understand how your credit will transfer to John A. Logan College.

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) will be awarded based on the American Council on Education’s (ACE) CLEP credit granting recommendations. These exams allow students who have acquired knowledge outside the traditional post-secondary classroom setting to gain recognition for mastering college-level material by receiving introductory course credit. An official CLEP score report should be sent electronically to John A. Logan College, or emailed to admissions@jalc.edu . John A. Logan College does not offer CLEP exams. To schedule a CLEP exam, the College recommends contacting Southern Illinois University Testing Services.

Reference the College Catalog to view the AP and CLEP credit tables to understand how your credit will transfer to John A. Logan College.

Students who have obtained prior knowledge and experiences outside of the formal classroom setting and are seeking a degree or certificate at the College may be eligible to apply for proficiency by examination. A student wishing to test for proficiency credit should initiate the request with the Registrar and complete the Proficiency Examination Request and Authorization form.

After the Registrar has confirmed the student meets the requirements for examination, the student should meet with an Academic Affairs representative (e.g., the subject Lead Instructor, Department Chair, or Dean) to furnish evidence they have met the necessary background, knowledge, and/or experience to sit for the examination. Once the Academic Affairs representative has evaluated the prior knowledge and/or experience, the student must pay the appropriate fee at the Bursar’s Office. After paying the fee, the student should return the form to the Academic Affairs representative. The student will be notified when to take the examination(s) in the location and modality (e.g., in-person or online) determined by the Academic Affairs representative. If a student passes the examination with a “C” or higher, the credit will be awarded by the Registrar and will be indicated with a “CR” on the transcript.

Proficiency Examination Request and Authorization Form (PDF)

Visit Tuition and Fees for Proficiency Examination fee information.

Students who have obtained prior work experience (e.g., related employment, training, certificates, or licensure) and are seeking a degree or certificate may be eligible to receive prior learning credit for a course if the experience is reflective of the learning outcomes, knowledge, and skills reflected on the approved syllabus. A student requesting prior learning credit should initiate the request with the Registrar and complete the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Request and Authorization form.

After the Registrar confirms the student meets the requirements for prior learning assessment credit, the student should meet with the Lead Instructor or Department Chair to submit evidence of the learning experience for evaluation. At the discretion of the Lead Instructor or Department Chair, up to 15 credit hours of program-specific or major courses may be awarded from PLA. If the Lead Instructor or Department Chair defines a learning experience as satisfying a major course, approval must be obtained from the Assistant Provost of Academic Affairs.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Request and Authorization Form (PDF)

Visit Tuition and Fees for Prior Learning Assessment fee information.

Decisions concerning acceptance of military credit as equivalent to John A. Logan College courses will be determined by the Office of Admissions and Records. When necessary, a military course or prior learning experience credit(s) may also be reviewed by a faculty member responsible for instruction in the appropriate academic discipline to determine equivalency and award credit. The student must send official military transcripts from The Community College of the Air Force or Joint Services Transcript (JST) to John A. Logan College and follow the Evaluation of Transfer Credit procedure guidelines to have courses evaluated.

The State Seal of Biliteracy posted to a student’s high school transcript will be evaluated as equivalent to one year of foreign language coursework at the college level. Credit granted will be based on foreign language course equivalencies. The student must formally request credit be awarded and applied to the college transcript within three academic years of high school graduation.