How to Earn College Credits Online
Skip the campus commute and start earning transferable college credits on your schedule. Gateway Education's ACE-recommended courses make it simple to get ahead on your degree.
How Does Earning College Credits with Gateway Work?
Earning transferable college credits online is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to start building toward your degree.
Create Your Gateway Account
Start by signing up for a Gateway Education membership. Your membership unlocks access to our complete course library, AI tutoring with Ellie, and dedicated student support.
- No application fees or admission requirements
- Get started in minutes with instant access
- Begin your educational journey immediately
- Access to all membership benefits from day one
Select Your Courses
Browse our catalog of ACE-recommended courses and choose the ones that fit your degree plan. Every course is designed to save you time and money while earning transferable credit.
- Courses in business, science, math, and humanities
- Knock out general education requirements
- Dive into your major with prerequisite courses
- All courses designed for easy credit transfer
Learn with AI-Powered Support
Take advantage of our comprehensive learning resources including Ellie (your 24/7 AI tutor), adaptive textbooks, and human student advisors available 7 days a week.
- 24/7 AI tutoring with Ellie
- Adaptive learning technology
- Human student advisors available 7 days a week
- Comprehensive learning resources included
Complete Your Courses
Work through your courses at your own pace. All courses are self-paced, so you can accelerate through familiar material or take extra time on challenging concepts.
- Self-paced learning - no deadlines
- Accelerate through familiar material
- Take extra time on challenging concepts
- Adaptive technology ensures mastery
Transfer Credits to Your Degree
Request your official transcript at no extra cost and submit it to your chosen university. Your credits are guaranteed to transfer to one of our partner schools, making you one step closer to your degree.
- Free official transcripts
- Accepted by thousands of universities
- Work with academic advisors
- Maximize your transfer credits
Gateway Tutoring & Student Support
Choosing online courses doesn't mean going it alone. Gateway Education provides comprehensive support to ensure your success.
AI Tutor - Ellie
24/7 intelligent tutoring support
Adaptive Learning
Textbooks that adjust to your learning style
Human Support
Student advisors available 7 days a week
How Do My Gateway Credits Become College Credits?
The credits you earn through Gateway courses become college credits through a transfer process. You'll submit a transcript detailing your completed courses to your chosen college or university, where academic advisors will evaluate which credits can be transferred toward your degree.
ACE Credit Recommendations
Nationally recognized credit standards
The American Council on Education (ACE) evaluates non-traditional learning opportunities and recommends them for college credit. ACE has reviewed and recommended all of Gateway's transferable courses for credit.
Students who complete Gateway courses are eligible to receive an official ACE Transcript, which is accepted by thousands of colleges and universities nationwide.
✓ All Gateway courses are ACE-recommended for credit
Partner Universities
Streamlined transfer process
Gateway Education has partnerships with accredited colleges and universities that are familiar with our courses and credit transfer process. This can make transferring your credits smoother and more predictable.
Many of our partner institutions also offer scholarship opportunities and guaranteed credit transfer agreements for Gateway students.
Find Your SchoolWant to Learn More About Credit Transfer?
Download our comprehensive guide to transferring Gateway Education credits to your degree program.
Get Free Transfer GuideFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about earning college credits with Gateway Education
Simple Membership & Course Pricing
To take courses with Gateway Education, sign up for a membership and purchase individual courses.
Complete course pricing starts at just $174
Your membership includes:
24/7 AI Tutoring with Ellie
Get help whenever you need it
Live Student Support
Technical and academic support from real people
All Course Materials Included
Textbooks and resources at no extra cost
Start Earning College Credits Today
Join thousands of students who are getting ahead on their degrees with Gateway Education's affordable, flexible online courses.