Portfolio Assessment

Portfolio Assessment

Credit toward academic programs can be earned at Quinsigamond through the development of a portfolio. Pending approval from the instructional dean, a faculty member is hired to review and evaluate the experience that you document in your portfolio. Generally organized in a notebook or folder, this comprehensive documentation showcases the competencies, formal training, and/or general knowledge you have attained through life experiences and clearly demonstrates that it is worthy of college credit. Program restrictions apply.

If you are interested in earning credit through a Portfolio Assessment, here are your next steps:

Discuss developing a portfolio with your advisor to determine how it fits into your program requirements.
Schedule an initial appointment with a staff member in Academic Support Services, Room 272A, to learn more about portfolio development and to determine if your prior learning is appropriate for portfolio assessment.
Compile your portfolio, based on QCC portfolio recommended guidelines, see page 10. BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY OF ALL DOCUMENTATION.
Schedule a follow-up meeting to finalize the application process.
After your request has been approved by the appropriate instructional dean, and an instructor has agreed to serve as your faculty advisor, you will be notified by mail.
You will be asked to register and pay for your credits before your portfolio is officially reviewed.
The instructor will contact you to set up a time for the formal evaluation.

If your portfolio does not demonstrate adequate information, it is advised that you complete a withdrawal form. These are available in the Registrar’s Office.