Rapid PLARs

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the BUS2301 Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the CST8300 Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the ENL1813B Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the ENL1813M Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the ENL1813S Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the ENL1813T Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the ENL7777 Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

FAM1233 and FAM1234 are offered as a “block” PLAR, meaning you can receive credit for both courses through one assessment (and one $90.70 fee!)

Complete a Self-Assessment and Employer Verification Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course. (Note: this form is customized to FAM1233/1234 PLARs.)

Apply for PLAR. Please apply twice: once for FAM1233, and once for FAM1234; however, you can attach the same self-assessment document to both applications. The PLAR Office will contact you via email with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

Review the Course Learning Requirements on the GED2012 Course Outline.

Complete a Self-Assessment Form to determine whether you feel you are a good candidate to challenge this course.

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

All General Education Elective courses at Algonquin College fall under one of the following 5 themes:

Arts in Society
Civic Life
Social & Cultural Understanding
Personal Understanding
Science and Technology

When you challenge a General Education Elective through PLAR, you challenge one of these themes rather than an individual course. To start your application, follow the steps below:

Review and complete a self-assessment to determine how your experience aligns with a Gen Ed theme. Self-assessments can be found on our Resources page, or below:

Apply for PLAR. The PLAR Office will contact you via email in 1-2 weeks with next steps and PLAR assessment details.

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Rapid PLARs

Receive course credit in less time!

BUS2301 – Business Computer Applications

CST8300 – Achieving Success in Changing Environments

ENL1813B – Communications I

ENL1813M – Communications I

ENL1813S – Communications I

ENL1813T – Communications I

ENL7777 – Communications I

FAM1233 & FAM1234 – Seminar & Practice Teaching I (ECE program)

GED2012 – Achieving Success in the 21st Century

General Education Electives

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Rapid PLARs

Receive course credit in less time!

BUS2301 – Business Computer Applications

CST8300 – Achieving Success in Changing Environments

ENL1813B – Communications I

ENL1813M – Communications I

ENL1813S – Communications I

ENL1813T – Communications I

ENL7777 – Communications I

FAM1233 & FAM1234 – Seminar & Practice Teaching I (ECE program)

GED2012 – Achieving Success in the 21st Century

General Education Electives

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