Unlock your future with ASU Universal Pathways
At ASU, we believe that every learner deserves an accessible path to college. Our programs are designed to remove common barriers such as high costs and restrictive admission policies — making college more achievable for all.
Paths that align with your personal goals and lifestyle
What describes your current goals?
Take courses with the option of earning college credit
(available to high school and adult learners)
Take courses and enroll at ASU in the future
Work towards a degree and earn a professional skills certificate at the same time
School personnel interested in bringing ULCs to your students
Apply to an ASU online
degree program
ASU Universal Learner Courses
Learn online at your own pace with ASU’s Universal Learner Courses. Over 70 first-year courses allow learners of all backgrounds to explore new fields or deepen existing knowledge without the financial pressure.
You have the option to earn college credits after completing the course, choosing to pay only if you are satisfied with your grade. This unique model minimizes financial risk and prioritizes your learning experience. Credits can be seamlessly transferred to ASU or other institutions.
Earned Admission
A college degree is within reach for everyone through ASU’s Earned Admission — a flexible, low-risk pathway to college if you already have a high-school diploma or GED.
Through Earned Admission, learners take Universal Learner Courses online from ASU leading faculty to earn college credits. Aspiring students experience college and only pay the full course amount when it’s added to their transcript — completed with a C or better. After finishing the coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.75, they can earn a spot in an ASU degree program, or they can transfer earned credits toward a degree at another institution.
I am a mom of two toddlers (a four year old and two year old when I began my journey), a full-time employee and a small business owner. I initially planned to transfer to ASU after my Associates Degree. To start with ASU sooner, I chose Earned Admission. Now, I’ve graduated from ASU Summa Cum Laude in Tourism and Recreation Management. Without Earned Admission, I might still be struggling to improve my GPA.
Genevieve Martin Del Campo Earned Admission Learner and ASU Alumni
Career Mastery Certificates
Career Mastery Certificates are a great way to take ASU courses and earn college credit — while also earning a credential that showcases your skills to employers.
You can stack certificates as you work towards your degree and add them to your resume.
Accelerate ASU
Students who complete college courses in high school are more likely to go to college than those who don’t. That’s why we created Accelerate ASU — a flexible way to experience college, in high school. Partnerships with high schools across the country enable students to take courses designed by ASU faculty and that align with ASU degrees.
Have questions? We’re here to help!
Support Coaches are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MST.
Feel free to leave messages after business hours — we’ll follow up with you as soon as we’re back online.
Phone
844-448-7707
ulcourses@asu.edu
