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The EXCEL Process Checklist
Printable EXCEL Process Checklist [ PDF ]
Use this checklist to keep track of all steps and
requirements for participation in the EXCEL program.
Remember that thousands of students like you have completed
the program with great success – you can, too!
Print the checklist for easy reference.
BECOME a UMUC Student
GET Advising
- Obtain an official
evaluation from your advisor.
- Work with your advisor
to determine whether you are a good candidate for EXCEL.
PREPARE for EXCL 301
- Review the eligibility requirements
and current policies
- Complete the Prior
Learning Online orientation to confirm that the
program is right for you.
- Complete the Record of Attendance form at the end
of the orientation to receive credit for completion.
- Apply to
the EXCEL program.
- Register for EXCL 301 as soon as
you have been cleared by phone or e-mail. Courses
may not be available if registration is delayed!
- Purchase the EXCL 301 textbook.
- Review the EXCL
301 syllabus.
- Begin thinking about courses to target.
ATTEND EXCL 301
- Communicate with the instructor. Direct
any questions regarding the portfolio, scheduling and
requirements in a timely and professional manner.
- Manage
time wisely. EXCL 301 is an intensive course requiring
regular attention to progress. Complete the portfolio
project by the end of the semester.
- Limit registration
in other courses. We strongly suggest that you register
for no more than one additional course while enrolled
in EXCL 301.
- Focus on the task. The portfolio process
is demanding and writing-intensive, as well as rewarding.
- Commit to completion by the end of the semester.
Because portfolio evaluation can earn as much as 30
credits, you can save time and money and achieve educational
goals more quickly be completing by the due date.
- Use
the My UMUC portal to target courses for evaluation.
Courses must be targeted for evaluators to “see” them.
- Have your portfolio approved by
the EXCL 301 instructor.
- Submit the portfolio to the
Prior Learning office.
- Remit the evaluation fee, due
when the portfolio is submitted.
AFTER EXCL 301 completion and submission
of the portfolio
- Register for courses that are not targeted
in the portfolio.
- Be patient. The evaluation process
can take up to four months. EXCEL staff and evaluators
will work as quickly and efficiently as possible to
complete evaluations.
- View evaluation results in the
My UMUC portal as they become available.
- Continue completing
degree requirements.
- Graduate !
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