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.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Ellie - Gateway Education AI Tutor

AI Tutor - Ellie

24/7 intelligent tutoring support

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Adaptive Learning

Textbooks that adjust to your learning style

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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.

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Want to Learn More About Credit Transfer?

Download our comprehensive guide to transferring Gateway Education credits to your degree program.

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Frequently 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.

$95/month + $79/course

Complete course pricing starts at just $174

No application or admission fees
No long-term commitment
Take unlimited courses with membership

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.