13.3 Procedures

An applicant for admission wishing to receive credit for RPL must submit his/her request through the Admissions Department along with the supporting evidence.
The following items may be required from the applicant (if applicable):
1. Student Portfolio (work experience letters, CV, internship agreement (if applicable), professional certificates, official transcripts of previous study, official job descriptions.
2. Syllabi of previously taken professional courses or a description of non-formal programs followed.
3. Sample of work performed.
4. Published research and articles.
5. Workplace projects.
6. Reference letters from employers detailing the applicant’s skills and experience.
7. Membership in professional organizations.
8. Third party testimonies.
9. Listing of trainings and attended workshops.
10. Any additional documents to demonstrate knowledge, skills and competencies.
The Admission department shall forward the request to the concerned College.
The College Dean will assign a committee to evaluate the case within a week from the receipt of the application.
The assigned committee will review the application and make a recommendation on whether or not to accept the request based on the submitted documents, within two weeks. If the request is accepted, the committee shall prepare and schedule a challenge exam to the applicant.
The Admissions Department shall announce the result to the applicant within a week from the exam date.
If the application for RPL is rejected, the committee must justify its decision.