Ways to Earn Undergraduate Credits Prior to Admission
All of our partners offer online courses, many of which count toward an undergraduate degree at UMass Global. The ACE National Guide to College Credit for Workforce Training provides ACE credit recommendations for formal courses or examinations offered by various organizations, from businesses and unions to the government and military, and may count for classes and University of Massachusetts Global accepts ACE recommendations.
Alternative Credit Project
The Alternative Credit Project (ACP) provides a pool of online courses that University of Massachusetts Global will accept towards your degree. A national program of the American Council on Education, supported by a generous grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the ACP is designed to help adults finish what they started - a two- or four-year degree, or a post-secondary certificate.
Distance Learning Systems
Distance Learning Systems offers a high-quality, low-cost path for students to earn their degrees. Courses are completed 100% online and provide college-level courses that allow students to earn transferable college credits. ASIC accredits Distance Learning Systems, and courses are recognized by ACE®, The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service. For more information, visit www.dlsii.com or call (888) 955-3276.
NOTE: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is at the sole discretion of each college or university.
Other ACE Institutions
The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends credit for formal courses or examinations offered by various organizations. University of Massachusetts Global accepts ACE recommendations for awarding academic credit. The recommendation includes level and discipline, is subject to residency requirements, and may have other limitations as outlined in specific degree programs. For the latest information on courses that have been evaluated, click on the recommendations link below or contact the UMass Global Admissions department.
Note, courses may have been updated since listing.
View all ACE-approved organizations & credit recommendations
Outlier.org
Outlier.org courses are 100% online and Zoom-free, offering a cinematic, interactive learning experience. Built by game designers to be engaging, entertaining, and flexible to fit the active lives of modern students. From the co-founder of MasterClass, Outlier.org has hand-picked the world’s best instructors and uses evidence-based teaching tools to give you an entirely new way to master foundational knowledge before starting your graduate degree programs.
Outlier is building the future of online education and is designed to complement students’ busy lives, with on-demand lectures, week-long exam windows, and a choice of 14-week or 7-week intensive courses.
Saylor Academy
Saylor’s mission is to enable a fast-track to the future with on-demand education that is flexible and convenient. Created by credentialed educators, Saylor offers tuition-free courses that are ready when and where you are. Saylor partners with colleges, universities, and businesses to make affordable credentials a reality.
StraighterLine
StraighterLine offers over 60 affordable online courses and has helped more than 40,000 students reach their college goals in the past year. Trusted by over 150 partner schools, including UMass Global, StraighterLine’s courses are backed by academic content partners like McGraw-Hill Education, Rosetta Stone, and eScience Labs.
Study.com
Study.com partners with UMass Global to offer over 220 lower-level and upper-level courses that can transfer towards your degree. With a no-hassle monthly membership, Study.com helps you earn your degree in a manner that’s fast, affordable, and fits into your everyday life. As a Study.com member, you’ll complete courses by watching fun video lessons, taking short quizzes, and completing a final exam, all from home. Start and stop your courses any time and use their mobile app to study on the go. When you’re done, simply request a transcript with the click of a button, and they will send your credit directly to UMass Global.