Far too often students returning to higher education or moving between higher education institutions encounter significant barriers in transferring course credits and receiving recognition for prior learning. Part of this struggle is the siloed and opaque nature of information about how prior learning will be accepted and applied toward a credential upon transfer to a new institution.

This session at the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) Conference will explore how Washington State University Everett, ITHAKA, and Washington community and technical colleges have collaborated on the design and launch of Transfer Explorer, a new national credit mobility technology. Transfer Explorer works directly with college source systems to show how credits transfer and apply toward degree programs. Participants, including Ithaka S+R’s Emily Tichenor, will discuss successes and challenges in implementing this new technology, and how the project has led to improvements in student facing and business processes.

The will take place November 14, 2025 10:15am – 11:05am. Learn more and register for the event.