University Students

200+ accredited university courses

BYU admission not required
Enroll anytime, start right away
Complete at your own pace
Free tutoring and support
Course credits accepted by most schools

View University Courses

Our students give us an A grade.

Top 20

university in the nation per

#1

best value per

Transfer credits to many different universities

Anyone—whether enrolled in an undergraduate school or not—can take BYU Independent Study courses and earn transferable credits. To transfer credits to another institution, review their policies.

Courses for any part of your educational journey

Current students: Supplement your studies with courses your school doesn’t offer, or stay on track while away for study abroad, summer work, or other commitments.
Former students: Return to school with courses that help you finish your degree and graduate.
Graduates: Complete prerequisite courses to prepare for graduate school.
High school students: Earn dual credit by taking eligible university courses—such as math, languages, English, and science—through concurrent enrollment.

View Courses

Learning tools to help you succeed

148 instructors ready to support you

Enhanced teacher involvement includes responsive feedback, quicker grading, virtual office hours, and timely communications.

World-class tutoring and assistance

Half-hour-long tutoring sessions are available through our Student Success Center. And our Customer Support team is ready to help students successfully complete their courses.

Visit Student Success Center

$Icon interactive math$

Interactive math and science tools

Built-in equation accessibility and videos help explain difficult concepts. Ungraded self-checks precede graded quizzes and exams. Students work with materials and follow instructions in virtual science labs that give an experience similar to in-person labs.

Guided notes

Students download a template and take specific, guided notes as they study a unit of content. These graded assignments prepare students for quizzes and exams.

Live outside of the United States?

If you live outside the United States, you can earn GE credits while waiting for your visa, earn missing undergraduate credits, or prepare to apply to a U.S. graduate program.

International Students Information

Learn English at the BYU English Language Center

Need to improve your English? Enroll in intensive English courses at the English Language Center,

sponsored by the Department of Linguistics and BYU Continuing Education.

Still have questions?

Feel free to reach out—we will be happy to help.

(800) 914-8931

In education, credentials matter.

Accredited by WASC Accrediting Commission for Schools

View All Accreditations