American Collegiate Live

Before You Start

Welcome to American Collegiate Live!

Soon you’ll be starting your American Collegiate Live classes. Before you start, complete the steps below to avoid any delays with the start of your program.

Contact Your Advisor

We have a team of dedicated personal advisors whose job it is to make sure all your questions are answered and to ensure you have a smooth transition to American Collegiate Live.

Before you start on any of the steps below, contact your local personal advisor. Simply select your region of the world below, and send your advisor an email, Skype, WhatsApp, or WeChat message. We look forward to meeting you very soon!

Africa

Africa

China

China

Latin America

Latin America

Middle East/North Africa

Middle East/North Africa

North America

North America

North Asia

Russia/Central Asia/Eastern Europe

South Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia

UK and Western Europe

Doris (South China)

Tel+86-150-1870-6751QQ2282183545Email: Doris

Erik (North China)

Tel:+86-185-1136-3010WeChat:18511363010Email: Erik

Bibiane (Korea)

Tel:+82-10-7711-6538WhatsApp:+82-10-7711-6538Email: Bibiane

Ekta (India)

Tel:+91-965-001-0409WhatsApp+91-965-001-0409Skypeekta.aneja05Email: Ekta

Ajith (India)

Tel:+91-971-722-2408WhatsApp:+91-971-722-2408Skype:ajitks10Email: Ajith

Taha (Pakistan)

Tel:+92-307-333-6878WhatsApp:+92-307-333-6878Skype:tshahid29Email: Taha

Alice (Northwest)

Tel:+1-857-315-8730WhatsApp:+1-857-315-8730WeChataliceqinusEmail: Alice

Chris (Southwest)

Tel:+1-508-948-7542WhatsApp+1-508-948-7542WeChat:chris040594Email: Chris

Marianna

Tel:+34-692-46-41-16WhatsApp:+34-692-46-41-16Skype:marianna.zubenkoEmail: Marianna

Vicky

QQ:1925259247Tel:+86.135.2182.7910Email: Vicky

Tomi

WhatsApp:+234.703.414.1021Skype: Tomi AfilakaTel: +234.703.414.1021Email: Tomi

George

WhatsApp:+57.301.521.6058Skype:georgelalcantaraTel:+57.301.521.6058Email: George

Shayan

WhatsApp:+923358220020Skype:georgelalcantaraTel:+923358220020Email: Shayan

Sonam

WhatsApp:+91.895.004.9050Skype:sonam.parashar3Tel:+91.999.647.1494Email: Sonam

Sakshi

WhatsApp:+91.995.351.0160Skype:arorasakshi187Tel:+91.995.351.0160Email: Sakshi

Unnati

WhatsApp:+91.972.501.2676Skype:+91.972.501.2676Tel:+91.972.501.2676Email: Unnati

Viraja

WhatsApp:+91 7028090894Skype:+91 7028090894Tel:+91 7028090894Email: Viraja

Chau

WhatsApp:+84 908.792.892Skype:diemchau.dtTel:+84 908.792.892Email: Chau

Hoang

WhatsApp:+84.937.225.295Skype:hoangvtb1983Tel:+84.937.225.295Email: Hoang

Saranya

WhatsApp:+66.96.982.0007Skype:awesome.saranyaTel:+66.96.982.0007Email: Saranya

Annie

QQ:713070180Tel:+86.135.7055.0749Email: Annie

Jane

QQ:713070180Tel:+86.159.2876.6884Email: Jane

Lisha

QQ:713070180Tel:+86.183.1016.8200Email: Lisha

Mark

QQ:713070180Tel:+86.158.0062.4575Email: Mark

BEFORE YOU START CHECKLIST

1. Mark your calendar for orientation
  • The first week of your program is dedicated to mandatory orientation. You should plan to be in orientation from 7AM EST to 11AM EST every day. You will receive zoom log in information for orientation as it gets closer to the start of the program.
    2. Activate your University of Massachusetts, Boston (UMB) email
    • This will be available one week after you confirm your enrollment to AC Live, and it must be completed no later than two weeks before orientation.
    • In order to ensure you have access to UMass Boston systems, you will need to set up your email address. This gives you access to WISER, which is the platform UMB uses to house your courses, grades, placement tests, and more. Please use this guide, which has step-by-step instructions to set up your email and login to WISER.
    3. Take your English and Math placement tests
    • This should be completed as soon as you set up your UMB email. The latest possible date to take the test(s) is 10 days prior to orientation, but you should aim to complete the test(s) as soon as you have your UMB email address.
    • Depending on your track, you will have to take one or more placement test(s). This is important because it ensures that you are placed in the Math and English courses most appropriate for you.
      • Students in all tracks must take the English placement test
      • Students in tracks 1, 2, and 3 must take the Math placement test
      If you cannot remember your track, you can find it on your welcome letter for AC Live.
        • A complete guide that demonstrates how to take the placement tests can be found
      here
        .
    4. Pay your tuition
    Please refer to your statement of fees to make the tuition payment. Instructions for payment, as well as a flywire link to submit the payment, will be included on that statement of fees.
    5. Purchase your second monitor
    • As part of the Live to Device experience, we recommend all students purchase a second monitor. The experience is designed to be optimized with the use of the second monitor. You can find recommended specifications to purchase the monitor here.
    6. Download Google Chrome
    • Download no later than one week prior to orientation
    • Google Chrome is required for the use of UCommons. You will use UCommons, and therefore Google Chrome, for all of your Live lectures. You can download Google Chrome from the link here if you are in China, and the link here if you are anywhere outside of China.
    7. Complete your UCommons profile
    • Complete your UCommons profile no later than two weeks prior to orientation
    • UCommons is the platform you will use for all Live lectures. Within one week of confirming your enrollment to AC Live, you will be able to set up UCommons. Please utilize the guide here to complete the setup.
    8. Download Zoom
    • Download Zoom no later than two weeks prior to orientation
    • In order to attend your orientation, you will need Zoom. Additionally, Zoom is the audio and video technology used as part of the AC Live experience. If you are in China, you can download the zoom link here. If you are not in China, you can download the zoom link here. You do not need to sign up for an account. As long as you have downloaded Zoom, you will be able to access the Live lectures.
    9. Register for a Hoylu Sketch account
    • Register no later than one week prior to orientation
    • Hoylu Sketch is the software we use for our interactive white board. You will be able to interact on the whiteboard with your professor and any other student in the classroom. You can register for Hoylu Sketch here.
    10. Ensure you have the proper equipment to take Live lectures
    • Complete no later than one week prior to orientation
    • To ensure the best experience for you and your fellow students, there are certain technology requirements you must follow. Please ensure that you have:
      1. Either a Mac or Windows machine to participate in Live lectures. Please note that our technology is not compatible with phones or tablets.
      2. A camera on your laptop—it is a requirement to be on video to get credit for class.
      3. The Google Chrome browser
      4. Headphones with a microphone
      5. Strong bandwidth (ie internet speed). You can test your bandwidth here. Please ensure that your internet bandwidth is a minimum of:
        1. Receiving 1080p HD video requires 10.0 Mbps (up/down).
        2. Sending 1080p HD video requires 10.0 Mbps (up/down).
      6. A second monitor: A second monitor is recommended for all Live to Device students. Please refer to checklist item number 5 for more details
    11. Order your textbooks
    Once you receive your course schedule, you will also get your textbook list. Please note the all textbooks will be available as e-books, and it is the responsibility of the student to purchase the textbooks. Depending on track, the cost for e-books generally ranges from about $200 to 400 total.