{"id":39,"date":"2026-07-08T13:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/cpl\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:03:43","slug":"electronic-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cpl\/electronic-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"Application for CPL Through Electronic Portfolio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cpl\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cpl\/current-students\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Current Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cpl\/prospective-students\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Prospective Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cpl\/eportfolio-review-flow-chart\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">ePortfolio Review Flow Chart<\/span><\/a><\/li><li 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cpl\/challenge-exam\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Application for CPL Through a Challenge Exam<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students with significant work and life experience may demonstrate equivalent learning through an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio) to earn academic credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Instructions to Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are four steps to complete when submitting an ePortfolio to evaluate Credit for Prior Learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 1: Identify Your Learning Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think carefully about your work and\/or life experiences and align those experiences and the learning to at least one course in the program you believe is a potential equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 2: Meet with the CPL Coordinator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schedule a meeting with the CPL Coordinator to discuss your ideas, review relevant syllabi, and evaluate the alignment of your work and\/or life experience with the proposed course equivalencies. Your portfolio must provide evidence that you have met the objectives and learning outcomes for the course(s) you are seeking credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 3: Complete and Sign the Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have your plan reviewed and receive permission to apply for CPL through an ePortfolio evaluation, sign the completed form that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summary of Work Experience and Learning Outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses you are seeking credit for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course objectives and learning outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 4: Complete Portfolio Training and Submit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CPL Coordinator will enroll you in the portfolio training module required to submit an ePortfolio for review. Complete the training module and prepare your ePortfolio per guidelines. Once completed, you will provide a sharable link to your CPL ePortfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Download Application Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lA9MAlrWXoun7kL1jhda0VD_IvDRwkAT\/view\">Application for Credit for Prior Learning Through Electronic Portfolio<\/a> begin your CPL ePortfolio application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Letter of Intent Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit a letter of intent with your application form that summarizes relevant work experience that has resulted in achieving the stated Learning Outcomes. Your letter should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List Course Objectives with capital letters (A, B, C, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List Learning Outcomes with numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarize the course and Learning Outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong>&nbsp;A proper ePortfolio will encompass a single discipline. If you are seeking CPL for multiple subject areas, you will need to submit separate ePortfolios for each content area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Evaluation Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By signing the application form, you acknowledge and agree to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$500 CPL Evaluation Fee<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Due if your CPL application is approved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$525 CPL Evaluation Fee<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Required if you miss the deadline and must reapply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">ePortfolio Review and Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CPL Coordinator will work with Deans, Directors, and Chairs to arrange for a faculty content expert to conduct the evaluation of your ePortfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The faculty will be provided with the link to your portfolio and will undertake an initial review to determine if you have provided sufficient evidence of equivalent learning for the class you are applying for Credit for Prior Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students will have the option to amend the portfolio once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The final review should not take longer than four weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CPL Coordinator\u2019s signature on your application does not signify approval of credit. It only documents the CPL Coordinator\u2019s permission to apply for CPL Assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Appeal Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should the final evaluation be negative, students have the option to appeal the final decision through the Academic Unit\u2019s Student Grievance Procedure. See the University Catalog for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Deadline:<\/strong>&nbsp;You must submit your completed ePortfolio no later than the end of the 10th day of each Part of Term in which you begin your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about Credit for Prior Learning through Electronic Portfolio evaluation, please contact the CPL Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:rcbarnes@umich.edu\">rcbarnes@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students with significant work and life experience may demonstrate equivalent learning through an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio) to earn academic credit. 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