Arizona State University ULC Overview
ASU Universal Learner Courses are only available for students enrolled in CMASAS full-time, individual course enrollments are not eligible for enrollment.
About ASU Universal Learner Course Enrollment
Students may opt to take online college-level courses through our partnership with Arizona State University. Courses completed through ASU’s Universal Learner Course (ASU ULC) enrollment option fulfill CMASAS graduation requirements and are noted as completed high school courses on our transcript. Each 3-credit college course equals a full high school credit.
For an additional fee, students can also choose to receive college credit for completed courses. In this instance, the course is listed on the CMASAS transcript as high school credit, and students will also have a separate transcript with ASU. Universal Learner courses are transferrable to a wide variety of colleges and universities. Check the admissions requirements for the college or university you are interested in attending to be sure they will accept ASU college credit.
Students complete ASU Universal Learner courses in ASU’s learning management system and are supported by ASU staff. As college courses, ASU Universal Learner Course offerings are rigorous and do NOT allow for the personalization & accommodations that we offer in most of our CMASAS courses. Students who take these courses must be prepared for stricter timelines, highly structured lessons & assessments, as well as many additional hours of outside reading & homework.
Test Proctoring
These courses are offered by ASU for non-admitted students, proctoring and identity assurances are required. To verify identity students will need to have a government-issued photo ID. Students will be required to download and install the Remote Proctor Now Software. Instructions for download and installation will be included in the registration packet.
Registration Process
Students wishing to take ASU Universal Learner courses are required to go through an application process for each course enrollment. Please let your PEC know that you would like to take an ASU ULC enrollment course. Applications must be completed 2 weeks prior to the end of the enrollment window to allow time for review, approval, & processing of the ASU ULC Application.
Upon approval, students will receive an email with the Acknowledgement and Acceptance of ASU ULC Terms for electronic signature. Once the form has been initialed and signed by both the student and parent/guardian, students will be added to our ASU portal. Students will then receive login information for ASU’s student portal and a registration packet with instructions and additional information.
Enrollment Windows
The window for enrolling in and completing concurrent courses varies. Some courses are self-paced and allow students to complete lessons and assignments on their own timeline within a year time period. Others are more structured, and students must complete them within a certain number of weeks. Some courses will offer both self-paced and instructor-led. Enrollment windows will be noted in the description for each course. For instructor-led courses, students need to enroll prior to the start date listed below.
About the formats
Self-paced
Self-paced courses allow students to complete course assignments at their own pace, as long as the course is completed within a year (365 days from enrollment). Self-paced courses are great for:
- Students who want to start right away.
- Students who are self-directed and can set and stick to a plan for completing the course.
- Students who may want to either go faster or slower than the instructor-led version.
Instructor-led
Instructor-led courses have a structure with weekly assignment due dates, as well as an instructor guiding a student through the curriculum and content. Instructor-led courses do not have live lectures but rather course material online with assignments having due dates and a cohort of students working through the courses at the same pace. Instructor-led courses are great for:
- Students who prefer a structured timeline with established due dates for assignments.
- Students who enjoy interaction with other students, who will be completing assignments at the same time.
- Students who are taking their first course online and may benefit from greater guidance.
2023-2024 Session Start Dates for Instructor-led Courses
Session duration will determine which start dates are available for each course. Please refer to the course description for duration information and specific start dates. Applications will need to be received by the application deadline in order to take courses in a specific session.
Course Start Dates |
Application Deadlines |
May 16, 2023 |
April 28, 2023 |
June 16, 2023 |
May 26, 2023 |
Aug. 15, 2023 |
July 28, 2023 |
Oct. 10, 2023 |
Sept. 26, 2023 |
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ASU Credit Fee
Once students complete an ASU Open Scale course with a passing grade, they have the option to receive the university credit and have the course listed on their ASU transcripts. The credit fee for ASU Open Scale Courses is $400 and is paid directly to ASU. Directions for paying this are in the registration packet.