First steps: how do I begin?

1. Read all pages of the PLAR site carefully.
2. Review the sample student e-Portfolios to see an example of the type of portfolio you will develop through the PLAR process.
3. Refer to our list of frequently asked questions.
4. You must apply for admission to your chosen Athabasca University undergraduate program first before pursuing PLAR.
5. You must have official transcripts for all previous coursework submitted to Athabasca University, and wait for any potential transfer credits to be evaluated before further pursuing PLAR.
6. Complete the PLAR self-assessment on our Am I PLAR ready? page.

Next steps: AU’s PLAR process

1. Discuss PLAR potential/suitability. Contact our office.
   • Submit resume and DegreeWorks worksheet (program plan).
2. Enter our mentoring queue (waitlist).
   • Submit front-end pieces as directed.
3. Enter our mentoring process.
   • Revise front-end pieces as directed by a mentor.
   • Submit the application form with payment as directed by a mentor.
   • Finalized learning contract with a mentor.
4. Follow mentor-provided resources and guidance to prepare a portfolio.
   • Learn about the principles and theories that support portfolio development.
   • Develop written learning statements that express your learning or cognitive processes related to academic program or course outcomes.
   • Critically curate and organize a variety of types of evidence from your work experience to support your written learning claims.
5. Submit a complete portfolio.
6. Receive results once the assessment is completed.