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.

“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
Adelphi University Course Name
Adelphi University Credit Hours
Introduction to Biology (BIOU 101)
3
100-Level Biology Elective
3
Introduction to Computers & Data Processing (CSCU 200)
3
Intro to Computers & Their Applications (CSC 170)
3
Principles of Microeconomics (ECNU 202)
3
The Price System (ECA 111)
3
Writing & Rhetoric (ENGU 103)
3
100-Level English Elective
3
Introduction to Environmental Science (ESCU 101)
3
Society & the Environment (ENV 101)
3
United States History Survey II (HISU 103)
3
American Civ Since 1865 (HIS 104)
3
Principles of Management (MGTU 301)
3
The Art, Science & Practice of Management (MGT 262)
3
Introduction to Psychology (PSYU 101)
3
General Psychology (PIA 101)
3
Introduction to Sociology (SOCU 101)
3
Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100)
3

*University to evaluate course credit upon submission and review of official transcripts to Adelphi 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.