Office of Professional Learning Review
The mission of the Office of Professional Learning Review (OPLR) is to expand access to higher education to adult learners by creating a pathway from workplace and other noncollegiate training to a college education. OPLR assesses prior learning on a programmatic rather than individual basis, evaluating courses, licenses, certifications, apprenticeships and exams offered by corporations, government agencies, labor unions, and professional associations to determine college-level learning and awards credit for the college-level learning acquired through the completion of those programs.
Students may apply Professional Learning Review (PLR) credits at Thomas Edison State University toward most parts of a degree program, including the area of study in some circumstances. Please note that the awarded course must meet the TESU degree requirements in order to apply to a specific section. Any questions on how PLR credits may be utilized toward a Thomas Edison State University degree may be submitted to a TESU academic advisor for assistance.
For licenses or certificates, this documentation is frequently a notarized copy of the license or certificate and a current renewal card where appropriate. Additional documentation may be required. For Thomas Edison State University-assessed credentials, complete and submit the University’s Cover Sheet for Student Submission of TESU-Assessed Credits with documentation.
Those interested in using their Thomas Edison State University assessed training for college credit by enrolling in Thomas Edison State University should request the training organization to send the necessary records to:
Office of the Registrar
Thomas Edison State University
111 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08608
If students wish to create a transcript, for use with an employer or elsewhere, that reflects training for which TESU awards college credit, they should submit a Non-Degree Services Application for Individual Learning Account or contact the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services at 609-777-5680 or admissions@tesu.edu.
The application should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, at the address listed above.
Organizations with questions about Professional Learning Reviews may contact the Office of Professional Learning Review at 609-633-6271 or email plr@tesu.edu.
View a list of reviews conducted by Thomas Edison State University.