ASU Universal Learner Courses

Earn college credit

What are Universal Learner Courses?

Universal Learner Courses (ULCs) are a selection of college courses offered online by ASU and open to all learners. Through ULCs, you can earn college credit for a fraction of the cost, and pay only if you pass.

Who can take Universal Learner Courses?

Universal Learner Courses are specifically designed for those who haven't yet enrolled at ASU but are interested in taking ASU courses and earning college credits. Select the category below that best describes you.

Earned Admission Learners

Earned Admission Learners

Universal Learner Courses help learners complete specific prerequisites to gain admission to ASU.

High School Learners

High School Learners

Universal Learner Courses help high schoolers explore their interests and jumpstart their pathway to a college degree by earning credits while still in high school.

Not Enrolled at ASU?

Not Enrolled at ASU?

Take a college course.

Benefits of Universal Learner Courses

Pay when you pass

Pay when you pass

Pay for a course only if you successfully pass with a 'C' or higher, are satisfied with your grade, and decide to transcript the course. Total course cost is $425.

Earn college credit

Earn college credit

Courses are taught by ASU faculty. Use credit at ASU or thousands of other colleges and universities across the country.

Begin today

Begin today

Start making progress toward your degree now! With new terms starting regularly and many courses available at any time in a self paced format, you can start when you are ready.

how it works

How it works

Learn about Universal Learner Courses

  1. Get set up

    Register online and log in to the learner portal.
  2. Sign up for courses

    Select courses. Verify your identity. Pay $25 per course to start.
  3. Take course

    Do assignments. Take exams. Get a grade.
  4. Get credit

    Like your grade? Pay $400 to add it to your transcript for college credit.
Congratulations!
You've earned college credit!
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Nigel Sanchez, Universal Learner Courses learner