Credit for Prior Learning – Cosmetology
In order to receive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), you will need to:
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Present a valid, current New Mexico Cosmetologist or Cosmetologist Instructor or Master Barber license and
a government issued photo ID to the CNM Records Office.
Be currently enrolled at CNM as a student with Cosmetology declared as your major.
The Records Office awards Credit for Prior Learning for several licensures and certificates. Any state
licenses or national certifications not accepted by the Records Office must be presented to the School of
Health, Wellness and Public Safety for consideration of credit.
If you are using transfer work to meet the general education coursework requirements, official transcripts
must be on file at the CNM Records Office prior to submission of this form. Please note that, if you are using
transfer work to meet degree requirements, you must still meet the CNM graduation residency requirement
before being eligible to graduate.
Complete the following information: (Please Print)
Student Name:
NM License No: ____________
Student ID: _______________
Expiration Date: ___________
License Type: _____________
Note: If approved, your officially declared major will be changed based on the classification level you submit:
If your classification level
is:
Master Barber
Cosmetologist or
Cosmetologist Instructor
You will receive credit for:
Your major will be changed to:
COS: 1010, 1020, 1030, 1080, 1092,
2080, 2093, 2492, 2505, 2510, 2511,
2592, 2692
COS: 1010, 1020, 1030, 1080, 1092,
1193, 2080, 2093, 2492, 2505, 2510,
2511, 2592, 2692
Associate of Applied Science in
Cosmetology
Associate of Applied Science in
Cosmetology
Please be aware that all licenses and/or certifications may be checked for validity through their corresponding agency.
Incomplete or invalid requests will not be processed. Once complete, please return this form and all required
supporting documentation to the Records Office at Main Campus during normal business hours. Alternately, you may
scan and email this form, supporting documentation, and a copy of your government issued ID to
grad&[email protected].
Student Signature:
Date:
FOR CNM OFFICE USE ONLY
Received and Scanned by:
Date Received:
Processed by:
Date Processed:
csm 08/24/15 cda 8/9/16