Virtual Start

Are you still waiting to receive your visa so you can travel to the US? Not quite ready to move to campus, or do you want to save some money but still earn academic credits at your future university? Don’t delay your studies — through American Collegiate Live, you can start your degree program from the comfort of your home and stay on track with your academic goals.

What is American Collegiate Live?

American Collegiate Live gives you the opportunity to start your undergraduate studies online, from home. Study live, in real time, and earn recognized credits at top-ranked higher education destinations. Make new friends from around the world, refine and practice both conversational and academic English, and get guided support before heading to the US.

With American Collegiate Live, benefit from:
  • Flexible studies: Classes run every semester, and students can enroll from any location. Classes are designed to accommodate busy schedules and multiple time zones.
  • Engaging classes: Using state-of-the-art interactive technology, American Collegiate Live’s digital classroom provides real-time interactions and opportunities to collaborate with instructors and peers. Student surveys indicate more engagement than traditional classrooms!.
  • Recognized credits: Work toward your degree with recognized credits and stay on track.
  • English-language support: Improve your English proficiency with the help of your professors and dedicated English-language classes.

Here’s What American Collegiate Live Students Have to Say

Hundreds of international students have successfully started their study in the US journeys through American Collegiate Live.

“You will feel that the professor is standing in front of you delivering the course. We do not have any barriers communicating.”

Cynthia, China

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Earn Recognized Credits

Check out the following list of recognized credits you can work toward throughout your American Collegiate Live program

ACL Course Name
ACL Credit Hours
Auburn University Course
Auburn University Credit Hours
Introduction to Biology (BIOU 101)
3
General Elective
3
Introduction to Computers & Data Processing (CSCU 200)
3
General Elective
3
Principles of Microeconomics (ECNU 202)
3
Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 2020)
3
Writing & Rhetoric (ENGU 103)
3
English Composition I (ENGL 1100)
3
Introduction to Environmental Science (ESCU 101)
3
General Elective
3
United States History Survey II (HISU 103)
3
Survey of American History II (HIST 2020)
3
Principles of Management (MGTU 301)
3
General Elective
3
Introduction to Psychology (PSYU 101)
3
Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 2010)
3
Introduction to Sociology (SOCU 101)
3
Sociology: Global Perspective (SOCI 1000)
3

*University to evaluate course credit upon submission and review of official transcripts to Auburn University Admissions. ESL placement testing required upon arrival to campus.

Start your degree online

With American Collegiate Live, you can stay on track with your journey toward studying in the US. Contact our advisor to request a virtual start today.

Important Dates

For important dates, including payment and move-in dates, please visit our Shorelight profile page.