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Register for a college course at no cost through the ACT/ASU collaboration

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ACT has partnered with Arizona State University’s Universal Learner Courses (ULC) to offer an exclusive opportunity for eligible ACT test takers to explore college-level learning — with no financial risk. ULCs are flexible, affordable online college courses from ASU that let high school students earn college credit without the pressure — you only pay if you’re happy with your grade.

Here’s what that means for you:

Take a college course at no cost

The $25 registration fee is waived, so you can start learning without paying anything upfront.

Only pay if you decide to transcript

If you’re happy with your grade, you can choose to pay $400 to add the course to your official ASU transcript and earn college credit.

Send your ACT score to ASU Learning Enterprise

Once your scores are available in your MyACT account, send them to “Learning Enterprise ULC” using the codeACT-ASR-ASU-LE.
Follow the step-by-step ASR redemption instructionshere to submit your score.

Sign up and start learning!

After sending your qualifying score:

Register: Create an account with this special link
Note: Use your legal name: Be sure to submit your legal name (not a preferred name) to avoid delays in receiving real college credit in the future!

Start learning: Select your class and use the code ACTASU25 at check out.


Watch for your ASURITE ID: After the drop deadline of your first enrolled course, you will be provided an ASURITE which is important for adding any credits you’ve earned to your transcript.

Why Universal Learner Courses?

Accessible to all

No minimum ACT score or academic requirements. If you’re ready to try college-level learning, you can get started — no barriers, no transcripts, no GPA needed.

Flexible and self paced

Courses are 100% online and designed to fit your schedule, with multiple available in a self-paced format. Learn when and where it works best for you.

Low-risk, affordable credit

Register for free, retake if needed, and only pay $400 if you decide to add your grade to an official ASU transcript.

Courses

12 courses

HEP 100

Health and Wellness

Introduction to Health and Wellness

Learn current concepts in exercise, health, and wellness. Emphasizes personal health, theories, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Course duration: On-demand, 8 or 16 weeks.
Credits available: 3.

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COM 100

Communication

Introduction to Human Communication

Topics-oriented introduction to basic theories, dimensions, and concepts of human communicative interaction and behavior.
Course duration: On-demand or 8 weeks.
Credits available: 3.

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PSY 101

Psychology

Introduction to Psychology

Major areas of theory and research in psychology.
Course duration: On-demand or 8 weeks.
Credits available: 3.

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SOC 101

Sociology

Introductory Sociology

Fundamentals of sociology, organization of human groups and society, processes of interaction, and social change.

Course duration: On-demand or 8
weeks. Credits available: 3.

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MAT 117

College Algebra

College Algebra

Linear functions, quadratic functions, general polynomial functions, rational functions, systems of linear equations, logarithmic and exponential functions.

Course duration: On-demand, 12, or 16 weeks.
Credits available: 3.

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POS 110

Government

American Government and Politics

Learn about the major institutions of modern government and processes of individual and group political activity, with emphasis on the American experience.

Course duration: On-demand or 8
weeks. Credits available: 3.

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BIO 100

Biology

The Living World

Consider the authentic, compelling question: how do we find life in the universe?

Course duration: On-demand, 8 or 16 weeks.
Credits available: 4.

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Online Computer Science

CIS 105

Computer Science

Computer Applications and Information Technology

This course is part of the Applied Business Analytics Certificate.

Course duration: 8 weeks or on-demand
Credits available: 3.

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CIS 194

Cloud Foundations

Cloud Foundations

Welcome to The Cloud! In this course you will prepare to successfully earn your Certified Cloud Practitioner credential through Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Course duration: On-demand
Credits available: 3.

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CIS 194

Business Technology Fundamentals

Business Technology Fundamentals (On-demand)

This course is the first in a series that will prepare learners for a Google IT Certificate.

Course duration: On-demand
Credits available: 1.

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CIS 194

Computer Networking

Computer Networking in Organizations

This course is the second in a series that will prepare learners for a Google IT Certificate.

This course is designed to provide a full overview of computer networking.

Course duration: On-demand
Credits available: 2.

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BIO 130

Environmental Science

 Introduction to Environmental Science

This course introduces the interconnected nature of Earth’s hydrosphere, lithosphere (soils and rocks), atmosphere, and biosphere. It covers a variety of topics related to environmental science.

Course duration: On-demand, 8 or 16 weeks
Credits available: 4.

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Am I eligible for the voucher?

In this limited roll out, those eligible must meet the following requirements:

Is enrolled in an Arizona high school
Has taken the ACT test
Is a first time ULC learner

How does this count for college credit?

ULC courses are accredited.
Once you have completed a course and if you have earned a C or above, congrats! If you’d like to add the course to your ASU transcript for college credit, you’ll need to pay a fee of $400 following the completion of your course if you are satisfied with your grade.

I’m a parent/high school admin. How do I sign my high schooler(s) up for this?

Thank you for your interest! Share this site with them and have your learner(s) complete the How It Works steps.

On my.act.org, I have to send my score to “Learning Enterprise ULC”. What is Learning Enterprise?

ASU serves learners at every stage in life, from K–12 to career development and beyond. We’re evolving the American research university model, providing learning to everyone with accessible digital learning tools and resources for all ages.

Does sending my score to ASU also send to Learning Enterprise ULC?

While both locations are at ASU, Learning Enterprise ULC is only for receiving a discount on one of the courses above. If you wish to send your score to ASU, you will do so through the score send portal.

I meant to send my ACT score Learning Enterprise ULC but sent it to ASU instead. What should I do?

Contact ACT customer care who can help you make changes.

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