The right choice for right now.
1. Get a head start on earning your degree or stay on track with your studies
- Classes start every semester from any location—no delays or interruptions
- Earn both academic and English credits
2. Experience a digital classroom that rivals being there
- We bring the university to you—state-of-the-art interactive technology means as much direct engagement with professors as in a standard classroom
- 83% of counselors rate our program better than traditional online learning*
- Receive bilingual support** for academic coursework with local counselors
3. Credits you earn are recognized across the US
- All classes taught by top faculty at nationally ranked US universities
- Each course is broadly recognized at US and Canadian colleges and universities
*Data from surveys conducted during American Collegiate demonstrations, 2020.
** Bilingual support available in Arabic, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese, with additional languages to be added soon.
How it Works
Start your US university education journey with American Collegiate Live. Courses are taught by faculty at nationally ranked US universities.
If you have already applied to or been accepted into one of the colleges or universities listed below, you can confidently begin your university program at home through American Collegiate Live and know that you will earn recognized credits toward your degree*.
You can take courses to satisfy first-year requirements in:
- English reading and writing
- Mathematics
- Humanities, sciences, and more
*Entry requirements and credits earned may vary based on destination university acceptance criteria and American Collegiate Live program track. Seamless credit transfer offered at select universities. Connect with an Enrollment Advisor to learn more.
Program Details
American Collegiate Live offers a variety of program tracks designed to ensure student success.
Students who have received acceptance into both their university program and American Collegiate Live will be placed in the appropriate track based on their English-language proficiency, academic qualifications, and destination university.
Undergraduate program tracks 1–3 require a 2.5 minimum GPA for entry. Credits earned will vary based on the student’s program track and their destination university acceptance criteria.
Track 4 is a non-credit-bearing English program available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students pursuing track 4 have the option of an alternative start date through track 4 Session II. All students must meet a minimum requirement of a 2.5 GPA for entry.
| English Language Requirements | Credits Earned Spring/Fall | Credits Earned Summer | Program Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACK 1 | IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 79 | ITEP 4.0 | DET 100 |
12 – 16 | 9-10 | Full semester |
| TRACK 2 | IELTS 5.5 | TOEFL 68 | ITEP 3.5 | DET 90 |
6-7 | 3-4 | Full semester |
| TRACK 3 | IELTS 5.0 | TOEFL 60 | ITEP 3.0 | DET 80 |
3 | 1 | Full semester |
| TRACK 4 Academic English | IELTS 3.5 | TOEFL 30 | ITEP 1.5 | DET 50 |
English Only | English Only | Full semester |
| Track 4 Academic English – Session II | IELTS 3.5 | TOEFL 30 | ITEP 1.5 | DET 50 |
English Only | English Only | 8 weeks |
Session II – An elite preparatory program
Now it is even easier to stay on track with your studies.
Starting in October or March, Session II is a nine-week intensive preparatory program that offers two options: Academic or English-only. Designed to build your English and academic skills and set you up for success, Session II is a flexible option if you want to begin your academic studies from home before continuing to earn your degree on campus. Session II offers unique courses, competitions, and seminars that will challenge and inspire you.
Students will be placed into the appropriate option based on their English language scores. Note that students must have an IELTS of 5.0 or higher to be eligible for the Session II: Academic option.
Program Spotlight
U.S. News Global Education Community Seminar: Technology, Entrepreneurship, and the Liberal Arts
Discover how a US education prepares you for success in high-tech industries with our new speaker series. Develop your global citizenship skills at our opening workshop, and attend lectures from university and industry leaders in technology, entrepreneurship, and US higher education. Learn cutting-edge approaches to teaching and research in technology and entrepreneurship, and see how studying STEM fields within the framework of a US liberal arts education will give you unparalleled advantages for your future career. Distinguished speakers include faculty from MIT, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, and more.
Upon completion of the program, you will receive an official letter of completion & recommendation from the US News Global Education Chairman.
Erdin Bechimov
MIT faculty, founder of MIT Bootcamps
Discussion: Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship
Bill Durden
President Emeritus of Dickinson College, President of the International University Alliance, Chief Global Engagement Officer at Shorelight
Discussion: Liberal Arts and the US Higher Education System
Bhasker Pant
Harvard University Extension School faculty, Executive Director of MIT Professional Education, first President of Turner Broadcasting’s subsidiary in India
Discussion: International Communications
Sample Weekly Curriculum
The schedules below are in the Eastern Daily Time zone. Students should use a time zone calculator to understand when these courses will be run in your home time zones. All students will be enrolled in English or ESL coursework based on their track and language proficiency in addition to academic coursework.
The schedules below are an example of what a student’s schedule might look like, and students should keep in mind that not all courses are offered every semester and schedules may vary based on English language and math placement tests, track, and destination university.
Summer Semester | 10 – 12 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
Management 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
Management 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
| Friday |
|---|
|
GCC |
|
No Class |
Fall Semester (optional) | 15 – 17 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English 101 |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English 101 |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
| Friday |
|---|
|
Classics 180 |
|
Break |
|
Classics 180 |
| Saturday |
|---|
|
ENVSTY 101 |
|
Break |
|
ENVSTY 101 |
Summer Semester | 7-8 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
Management 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
Management 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
GSG |
|
Break |
|
EAP II |
|
No Class |
Fall Semester (optional) | 13-14 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English ESL 100DE |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English ESL 100DE |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
Classics 180 |
|
Break |
|
Classics 180 |
|
No Class |
Summer Semester | 3-4 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English EAP I |
|
No class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
English EAP I |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English EAP I |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
English EAP I |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
English EAP I |
|
No Class |
Fall Semester (optional) | 13-14 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
Math |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
GCC |
|
Break |
|
No Class |
Semester 1
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
|
10.00 |
| 10.30 |
|
11.00 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
Spring and Fall
Spring and Fall Semester | 12 – 16 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
|
ENVST 101 |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English |
|
ENVST 101 |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
| Friday |
|---|
|
Classics 180 |
|
Break |
|
Classics 180 |
Spring and Fall Semester | 7 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
ENVST 101 |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
ECON 101 |
|
Break |
|
ENVST 101 |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
MLLC |
| No Class |
Spring and Fall Semester | 3-4 academic credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
EAP I |
|
No class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
EAP I |
|
Break |
|
ENVST 101 |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
EAP I |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
EAP I |
|
Break |
|
ENVST 101 |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
EAP I |
|
No Class |
Semester 1
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
|
10.00 |
|
10.30 |
|
11.00 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
15 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
Semester 1
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
|
10.00 |
|
10.30 |
|
11.00 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
Academic English Booster |
| Tuesday |
|---|
| Academic English Booster |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
Academic English Booster |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
Workshop / Events Day |
| Friday |
|---|
|
Academic English Booster |
Summer
9-10 credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.15 |
|
8.30 |
|
8.45 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.15 |
|
9.30 |
|
9.45 |
|
10.00 |
|
10.15 |
|
10.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
|
MGT 130 |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
Math 115 |
|
MGT 130 |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
Math 115 |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
English |
|
MGT 130 |
| Friday |
|---|
|
English |
3-4 credits
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.15 |
|
8.30 |
|
8.45 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.15 |
|
9.30 |
|
9.45 |
|
10.00 |
|
10.15 |
|
10.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
|
MGT 130 |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
MGT 130 |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
MLLC 390 |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
English |
|
MGT 130 |
| Friday |
|---|
|
English |
1 credit
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.15 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
|
10.00 |
|
10.30 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
English |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
English |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
English |
|
MLLC 390 |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
English |
| Friday |
|---|
|
English |
| Time in EDT |
|---|
|
7.00 |
|
7.30 |
|
8.00 |
|
8.30 |
|
9.00 |
|
9.30 |
|
10.00 |
|
10.30 |
|
11.00 |
| Monday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
5 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Tuesday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
5 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Wednesday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
5 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Thursday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
5 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
| Friday |
|---|
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
5 min break |
|
Academic English Large Group |
|
5 min break |
|
Breakout Session |
|
No Class |
English
Two English course options:
Academic Reading and Writing
4 Academic Credits Earned* (on average) This course focuses on developing facility with complex academic reading and focuses on critical thinking and the writing process.Composition I – ENGL 101
3 Credits Earned* (on average) Composition I helps students develop facility with reading, composing, and critical thinking.English EAP II
English for Academic Purposes II
The English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2) course gives undergraduate international students an opportunity to develop the academic English language and study skills they need to succeed in mainstream university courses that do not have English language support.Classics
Poets, Warriors and Sages: The Greeks
3 Credits Earned* (on average) Through consideration of significant figures in Greek literature, history and philosophy, this course introduces students to the major features of the culture of Ancient Greece and to the prominent place of Greek ideas in the Western tradition.Math
Three Math course options:Calculus 1
4 Credits Earned* (on average) A course for science and math majors. Topics covered include: derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals with applications to geometric and physical problems, and discussion of algebraic and transcendental functions.College Algebra
3 Credits Earned* (on average) For students seeking a stronger foundation in algebra before taking Pre-Calculus. Topics include basic algebra concepts, linear equations and inequalities, and more.Precalculus
3 Credits Earned* (on average) Preparation for first year calculus. Covers symmetry, graphs, functions, lines, parabolas and max-min problems, exponential and logarithm functions, exponential growth, and the trigonometric functions and their inverses.Fundamentals of Physics I
3 Credits Earned* (on average) The first semester of calculus-level introductory physics. Topics include mechanics, fluids, waves, kinetic theory, and heat.ECON
Principles of Microeconomics
3 Credits Earned* (on average) A broad introductory course in which special attention is given to the role of economic principles in analyzing and understanding current economic problems.ENVSTY
The Nature of Environmental Problems
3 Credits Earned* (on average) An introduction to environmental issues and analysis emphasizing comparisons between the sustainable characteristics of ecosystems, both natural and human, and the human impacts on the Earth’s life support systems.MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Business
The course examines business ownership, organization, management, marketing, human resources management, production, and finance. In addition, it explores issues in the relationships between law and business and government and business.GSG
Global Studies Gateway
1 Credit Earned* (on average) This course provides an introduction to global studies, a field that examines the interconnectedness of societies at the local, regional, national and international levels through the study of culture.Academic English
Academic English Course
The course is to prepare students to efficiently read academic texts, write coherent academic assignments and participate in their classroom lectures and discussions with confidence.Climate Change Scholarship Project
Students in American Collegiate Live will be eligible to compete in this exciting competition, encouraging students to work together to solve big global problems. In teams, students will choose a climate change issue they are passionate about, identify root causes, create and present a plan of action to solve it.
The winning 5 teams will be awarded a scholarship and selected to attend Climate Change Week in New York City!
Recognized Credits
All credits earned within the American Collegiate Live program are taught and transcripted by nationally ranked and regionally accredited universities with wide credit recognition at colleges and universities throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond.
The following are examples of colleges and universities that have evaluated credits earned in American Collegiate Live for transfer and have existing course equivalencies for the curriculum. Please note that the number of credits that are recognized by your destination university may vary based on university, track and English language proficiency.
Universities in bold have confirmed full recognition and transfer of credit-bearing courses in the American Collegiate curriculum.
Adelphi University
American University
Auburn University
Boston College
Boston University
Cleveland State University
DePaul University
Florida International University
Gonzaga University
Iowa State University
Louisiana State University
Marquette University
Miami University
Michigan State University
Ohio State University
Oregon State University
Syracuse University
The State University of New York – Stony Brook
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado – Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Massachusetts, Boston
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
University of Mississippi
University of South Carolina
University of Texas – Arlington
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
…and more
| Sample Credit Bearing Courses | Credits Earned* (on average) |
|---|---|
| College Algebra | 3 |
| Composition I | 3 |
| Global Citizenship | 1 |
| Introduction to Business | 3 |
| The Nature of Environmental Problems | 3 |
* The number of credits that are recognized by your destination university may vary based on university, track and English language proficiency. Please speak with your enrollment counselor and review articulations and transfer policies for your destination university. Transfer options can be explored at transferology.com and collegetransfer.net.
Important Dates
| Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 | FALL 2021 SESSION II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | May 14, 2021 | August 23, 2021 | October 5, 2021 |
| Payment Due | May 14, 2021 | August 23, 2021 | October 5, 2021 |
| Program Start Date | May 25, 2021 | August 31, 2021 | October 19, 2021 |
| PROGRAM END DATE | August 7, 2021 | December 22, 2021 | December 21, 2021 |
Tuition*
| Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Track 1 | $10,000 | $14,000 |
| Track 2 | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Track 3 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Track 4 Academic English | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Track 4 Academic English – Session II | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Start your university studies today with American Collegiate Live.