PLAR portfolio development services, which all require mentor support, are temporarily paused until fall 2028 while we redevelop our PLAR process. Learn more about PLAR updates.
While PLAR portfolio development services are paused, interested students should complete the activities outlined on our Am I Ready page. Those activities will help you identify PLAR potential and prepare for the redesigned process when services resume.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Watch the Introduction to PLAR video
Top ten reasons for doing PLAR
- Validate your past experiential learning in a meaningful way.
- Develop/practice organizational skills.
- Develop/practice the ability to meaningfully reflect on past learning.
- Improve your writing skills.
- Receive detailed feedback on your learning.
- Learn to think critically about your own learning.
- Achieve as many as 30 credits (the equivalent of 10 courses) at one sweep.
- Compile a comprehensive document that reflects your past accomplishments.
- Save a LOT of money!
- Grow your sense of self-esteem and professional competence through the PLAR process
Updated October 16, 2026 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)