The Credit Transfer Process
All StraighterLine courses are recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE), which is a big deal. Colleges and universities look for ACE’s seal of approval when accepting credit from online platforms, so StraighterLine being ACE-approved is a huge first step to fast tracking your degree.
No matter which courses you take, the steps for transferring the credits you earn back to your school are straightforward.
1: Confirm Your School Accepts Alternative Credits
Straighterline credits have been accepted by more than 3,000 colleges and universities, and most students find that their credits transfer easily to the vast majority of schools. Each school has its own unique credit transfer processes, so your school will let you know whether they’ll accept the credits for the StraighterLine classes you want to take.
Have questions? Our Enrollment Services team is here to help. They can match our courses to your degree requirements and chat through the credit transfer process.
2. Complete Your Course(s)
Ready to get started? With StraighterLine, there are no timelines or deadlines, so you can take as little or as long as you need to finish. And since StraighterLine courses are self-paced, you can complete your coursework and exams any time, anywhere. You’ll also have all the support you need to succeed — including academic advising, 24/7 on-demand tutoring, and more.
You’ll know your course is ready for credit transfer when it has been marked as complete and free from academic holds in your StraighterLine student account with a final grade of 70% or higher.
3. Request a Transcript
Finished with your courses? It’s time to request a transcript, which is easy from to do in your student dashboard. Once your request is in, take a deep breath and relax. We'll handle getting your transcript sent to your school.
“I used StraighterLine to earn transfer credits and it was just awesome. It’s the ultimate fix for our higher education cost crisis. I wish this was around when I went to college the first time.”
– William, StraighterLine Student
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Orientation & Tutorials
Taking courses online can be daunting, especially if you’re previously familiar with standard brick-and-mortar education models. There are a lot of new tools to learn and get used to, and depending on technology can add an extra variable to your classes.
At StraighterLine, we provide a number of orientation videos and walkthrough tutorials for our new students. You’ll always have access to visual guidance on using your dashboard, progressing through courses, submitting assignments, viewing grades and feedback, and taking exams. We want you to feel comfortable and confident, so you can focus entirely on your studies.
If we don’t already have an orientation video or tutorial for a question you have, reach out to one of our Student Advisors for any technical, membership, or course support you need.
24/7 Tutoring
StraighterLine offers free, one-on-one online tutoring for all of our students, completely included with the cost of your membership. These tutoring services include access to our writing center for support on written assignments as well as scheduling and drop-in options for other specific questions.
eTextbooks
eTextbooks are included at no additional cost in StraighterLine courses. By including eTextbooks with our courses, StraighterLine is helping students achieve their academic goals by providing best-in-class tools to make studying more convenient.