ASU Universal Learner Courses for College Credit
Earn college credit and make progress toward an undergraduate degree
What are Universal Learner Courses?
Universal Learner Courses are a selection of first-year college courses offered online at ASU and open to everyone. Through Universal Learner Courses, you can test the college waters, earn college credit for a fraction of the cost and pay only if you pass.
Benefits of Universal Learner Courses
Pay when you pass
Pay for a course only if you successfully pass with a 'C' or higher. Total course cost is $425.
Earn college credit
Courses are taught by ASU faculty. Use credit at ASU or at another university.
Begin today
Start making progress toward your degree immediately.
How it works
Learn about Universal Learner Courses
Get set up
Register online and log in to the student portal.Sign up for courses
Select courses. Verify your identity. Pay $25 per course to start.Take course
Do assignments. Take exams. Get a grade.Get credit
Like your grade? Pay $400 to add it to your transcript for college credit.
Congratulations!
You've earned college credit!
You've earned college credit!
Who can take Universal Learner Courses?
Select the category that best describes you.
Earned Admission learners
High school learners
Transfer students, gap year learners and more
It’s a really great opportunity to not only work on your educational goals, but to do it while simultaneously building your career — no matter what it is — because of the flexibility of the program.
Nigel Sanchez, Universal Learner Courses learner
