The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates competency-based courses offered by online education providers and makes recommendations for college credit. FIU accepts a limited number of these courses as transferable credit. Only the providers and courses listed below guarantee the transfer of credit unless otherwise approved in writing by the student’s academic advisor and Transfer and Transition Services.
Any student who meets the conditions below to “Earn Credit” can enroll, however, these courses are recommended for returning adult learners who need to satisfy any remaining FIU University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements upon admission. Students can also review our Credit-By-Exam Tables for standardized testing options in CLEP, DSST, and Excelsior.
Students enroll directly with the online provider and they are solely responsible for all fees. Financial aid and scholarships do not cover these fees.
Earning Credit: Current FIU Students
- Before you enroll in a course, meet with your academic advisor to understand how the course may (or may not) satisfy degree requirements. For example, courses designated as “UCC1” or “UCC2” satisfy FIU UCC requirements, however, they may not satisfy prerequisite requirements.
- Ask your advisor to confirm his/her approval via Panther Success Network (PSN) or email.
- International students must secure all necessary approvals prior to enrollment (e.g., advisor, embassy, International Student and Scholar Services).
- Enroll in a course that includes a proctored final exam.
- The same course may also be offered for personal enrichment without a proctored final exam. To earn FIU credit, you must pass a proctored final exam.
- After you earn your final grade, send FIU two official transcripts:
- One from the online provider and one from ACE.
Prospective students can follow steps #2 and #3. If you have any questions prior to enrolling, please contact Transfer and Transition Services.
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Course | ACE Number | FIU Equivalent | Valid Until | Passing Grade | UCC |
ARTH 101: Art Appreciation | SAYA-0036 | ARH 2000 (3) | 5/30/2022 | 70% | Humanities |
BIO 101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | SAYA-0019 | BSC UCC1 (3) | 5/31/2021 | 70% | Natural Science |
BUS 204: Business Statistics | SAYA-0037 | STA 2023 (3) | 5/30/2022 | 70% | Mathematics |
CHEM 101: General Chemistry I | SAYA-0028 | CHM UCC1 (3) | 5/31/2021 | 70% | Natural Science |
CS 107: C++ Programming | SAYA-0017 | COP 2210 (4) | 5/31/2022 | 70% | Mathematics |
MA 005: Calculus I | SAYA-0025 | MAC 2233 (3) | 5/31/2021 | 70% | Mathematics |
MA 121: Introduction to Statistics | SAYA-0032 | STA 2122 (3) | 5/31/2021 | 70% | Mathematics |
PHIL 102: Critical Thinking | SAYA-0045 | PHI 2103 (3) | 5/30/2022 | 70% | Elective |
POLSC 221: Introduction to Comparative Politics | SAYA-0029 | CPO 2002 (3) | 5/31/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
POLSC 201: Introduction to Western Political Thought | SAYA-0033 | SOC UCC2 (3) | 5/31/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology | SAYA-0007 | PSY 2012 (3) | 5/30/2022 | 70% | Social Science |
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology | SAYA-0008 | SYG 2000 (3) | 5/31/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
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Course | ACE Number | FIU Equivalent | Valid Until | Passing Grade | UCC |
ANTH 101: Cultural Anthropology | OOSL-0046 | SOC UCC2 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
BIO 101: Introduction to Biology | OOSL-0017 | BSC UCC1 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Natural Science (no lab) |
CHEM 101: General Chemistry I | OOSL-0015 | CHM UCC1 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Natural Science (no lab) |
CS 101: Introduction to Programming | OOSL-0069 | COP 2210 (4) | 10/31/2022 | 70% | Mathematics |
ECON 101: Macroeconomics | OOSL-0007 | ECO 2013 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
ECON 102: Microeconomics | OOSL-0008 | ECO 2023 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
ENV 101: Introduction to Environmental Science | OOSL-0055 | EVR 1001 (3) | 4/3/2021 | | Natural Science (no lab) |
MAT 101: College Algebra | OOSL-0002 | MAC 1105 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Mathematics |
MAT 150: Business Statistics | OOSL-0011 | STA 2023 (3) | 12/31/2021 | 70% | Mathematics |
MAT 201: Precalculus | OOSL-0003 | MAC 1147 (4) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Mathematics |
PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy | OOSL-0060 | HUM UCC1 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Humanities |
PHY 250: General Physics I | OOSL-0023 | GPS UCC1 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Natural Science |
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology | OOSL-0027 | PSY 2012 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
REL 101: Introduction to Religion | OOSL-0066 | SOC UCC2 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Social Science |
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology | OOSL-0035 | SYG 2000 (3) | 4/3/2021 | 70% | Social Science |