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 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.
Saylor Academy
| Course | ACE Number | FIU Equivalent | Valid Until | Passing Grade | UCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTH 101: Art Appreciation | SAYA-0036 | ARH 2000 (3) | 3/31/2025 | 70% | Humanities |
| BIO 101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | SAYA-0019 | BSC UCC1 (3) | 4/30/2025 | 70% | Natural Science |
| BUS 204: Business Statistics | SAYA-0037 | STA 2023 (3) | 3/31/2025 | 70% | Mathematics |
| CHEM 101: General Chemistry I | SAYA-0028 | CHM UCC1 (3) | 4/30/2025 | 70% | Natural Science |
| MA 005: Calculus I | SAYA-0025 | MAC 2233 (3) | 4/30/2025 | 70% | Mathematics |
| MA 121: Introduction to Statistics | SAYA-0032 | STA 2122 (3) | 4/30/2025 | 70% | Mathematics |
| PHIL 102: Intro to Critical Thinking and Logic | SAYA-0045 | PHI 2103 (3) | 3/31/2025 | 70% | Elective |
| POLSC 221: Introduction to Comparative Politics | SAYA-0029 | CPO 2002 (3) | 4/30/2025 | 70% | Social Science |
| POLSC 201: Introduction to Western Political Thought | SAYA-0033 | SOC UCC2 (3) | 4/30/2025 | 70% | Social Science |
| PSYCH 101: Introduction to Psychology | SAYA-0007 | PSY 2012 (3) | 3/31/2025 | 70% | Social Science |
| SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology | SAYA-0008 | SYG 2000 (3) | 12/31/2023 | 70% | Social Science |
| Notes: UCC designations (BSC UCC1, CHM UCC1, etc.) meet FIU University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements but may not meet prerequisites in the major. The humanities course (ARH 2000) does not award Gordon Rule Writing. |
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| Course | ACE Number | FIU Equivalent | Valid Until | Passing Grade | UCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101: Cultural Anthropology | OOSL-0046 | SOC UCC2 (3) | 8/31/2024 | 70% | Social Science |
| CS 101: Introduction to Programming* | OOSL-0069 | COP 2210 (4) | 9/30/2025 | 70% | Mathematics |
| ECON 101: Macroeconomics | OOSL-0007 | ECO 2013 (3) | 5/31/2024 | 70% | Social Science |
| ECON 102: Microeconomics | OOSL-0008 | ECO 2023 (3) | 5/31/2024 | 70% | Social Science |
| ENV 101: Introduction to Environmental Science | OOSL-0055 | EVR 1001 (3) | 8/31/2024 | 70% | Natural Science (no lab) |
| MAT 101: College Algebra | OOSL-0002 | MAC 1105 (3) | 5/31/2024 | 70% | Mathematics |
| MAT 150: Business Statistics | OOSL-0011 | STA 2023 (3) | 5/31/2024 | 70% | Mathematics |
| MAT 201: Precalculus | OOSL-0003 | MAC 1147 (4) | 5/31/2024 | 70% | Mathematics |
| MAT 202: Introduction to Statistics | OOSL-0070 | STA 2122 (3) | 3/31/2026 | 70% | Mathematics |
| PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy | OOSL-0060 | HUM UCC1 (3) | 8/31/2024 | 70% | Humanities |
| PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology | OOSL-0027 | PSY 2012 (3) | 8/31/2024 | 70% | Social Science |
| REL 101: Introduction to Religion | OOSL-0066 | SOC UCC2 (3) | 8/31/2024 | 70% | Social Science |
| SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology | OOSL-0035 | SYG 2000 (3) | 8/31/2024 | 70% | Social Science |
| Notes: UCC designations (BSC UCC1, CHM UCC1, etc.) satisfy FIU University Core Curriculum (UCC) requirements but may not satisfy prerequisites in the major that require an exact course match such as BSC 1010, CHM 1045, PHI 2010, PHY 2053, etc. HUM UCC1 does not award Gordon Rule Writing. *CS101 course offers three programming options. Students are asked to meet with their academic advisor before taking this course for appropriate program selection. |
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