Newlane University Transfer Credits

From a UPI class to a Newlane degree.

Every course on this page is recognized by Newlane University under our formal Articulation Agreement. Take a UPI Study course at your own pace, earn ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit, transfer directly into a Newlane bachelor's program — and finish a real, accredited degree for $1,500 total.

Starts at $89/month · cancel anytime · no application required

✓DEAC accredited

✓ACE & NCCRS credit

✓75% transfer limit

✓$1,500 total tuition

Pricing

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One subscription, unlimited courses. Cancel anytime. Every plan includes ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit and direct transfer to Newlane.

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$89 /mo

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✓Unlimited course access
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✓ACE & NCCRS recommended credit
✓Official transcript sent to Newlane

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A real degree.
A radical price.

Newlane University is a DEAC-accredited online institution based in Lehi, Utah, founded with one purpose: to make a real, recognized college degree accessible to anyone — regardless of cost, schedule, or geography. The result is one of the most affordable accredited universities in the United States.

Accredited since 2023

DEAC-recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & CHEA

$1,500

Total tuition per degree

$39/mo

Monthly payment, capped

75%

Of credits can transfer in

DEAC

U.S. accredited since 2023

The university at a glance

Built differently, from the ground up.

Founded with a mission

Co-founded by Ben Blair and Josh Stanley to remove cost as a barrier to a real degree. Based in Lehi, Utah and registered under the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act.

DEAC accredited

Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission since July 2023 — recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. Verifiable in the DEAC, DAPIP, and CHEA directories.

Competency-based

Progress is measured by what you can demonstrate — not hours in a seat. Move quickly through what you know; take your time with what you don't. No fixed semester schedule.

100% online, fully self-paced

No campus, no required login times, no in-person components. Designed for working adults, parents, military, and learners outside the U.S. Coursework is accessible 24/7.

Transfer up to 75%

Up to 90 of 120 bachelor's credits may come from outside sources — prior college coursework, CLEP, DSST, AP (3+), and ACE/NCCRS-evaluated learning. Grade of 'C' or higher required.

Open to international students

No visa needed — fully online means students enroll from anywhere. Course work and exams are in English. Common destinations include the UK, Canada, Nigeria, India, and the Philippines.

Degree programs offered

2 paths to a real degree.

Foundational degree

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

A 60-credit foundational degree covering general education across humanities, social sciences, quantitative reasoning, and natural sciences. Stand-alone credential, or step one toward the bachelor's.

Credits required

$1,500

Total tuition

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

A 120-credit bachelor's degree that builds on the Associate of Arts. Requires completion of the Associate or transfer of equivalent credits before enrollment. Strong preparation for graduate school.

120

Credits required

$1,500

Total tuition

Our mission is to make quality online liberal arts higher education accessible to anyone on earth by breaking down the barriers of cost, schedule, and geography.

Josh Stanley

Co-Founder & CTO, Newlane University

Source: Newlane press release →

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Newlane.

Does Newlane officially accept UPI Study credits?

Yes. Newlane University and UPI Study have a formal Articulation Agreement under which Newlane recognizes UPI Study courses for credit in its undergraduate degrees. ACE and NCCRS credit recommendations are accepted as the evaluation basis. The equivalency for every UPI Study course is shown in the cards on this page.

How does Newlane's $1,500 total tuition actually work?

Newlane charges $1,500 per degree, not per year or per credit. You make a $249 initial payment (which includes a $200 registration fee plus your first $49 month), then pay $39 per month until you have paid $1,500 total. After that, you pay nothing more — even if you take additional time to graduate. There are no textbook fees, technology fees, graduation fees, or per-course fees.

Is Newlane University really accredited?

Yes. Newlane received accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in July 2023. DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). You can verify this directly through the DEAC accredited institutions directory, the U.S. Department of Education's DAPIP database, or the CHEA database.

What degree programs does Newlane offer?

Newlane currently offers two degrees: an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (60 credits) and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (120 credits). To enroll in the Bachelor's, you must first complete the Associate degree or transfer an equivalent number of credits. UPI Study courses can fill most of that requirement before you ever enroll at Newlane.

How many credits can I transfer into Newlane?

Newlane accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — which is up to 90 credits for the Bachelor's degree. Credits may come from UPI Study (ACE/NCCRS), prior college coursework at accredited institutions, CLEP, DSST, AP (score of 3+), and ACE-evaluated military training. Newlane accepts grades of 'C' or higher for transfer credit.

Do I need to enroll at Newlane before taking UPI Study courses?

No. You can earn UPI Study credits with no Newlane enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take courses at your own pace, earn ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit, then submit your transcript to Newlane when you're ready to enroll. Many learners stack 30–60+ credits with UPI Study first, then move to Newlane for the remainder.

How does the transcript reach Newlane?

UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Newlane upon course completion. From there, Newlane's registrar applies the agreed equivalencies. No third-party services are involved.

Are Newlane graduates accepted to master's programs?

Yes. Documented Newlane graduates have been admitted to master's and doctoral programs at Louisiana State University, San Francisco State University, University of Exeter, University of Nottingham, London School of Theology, and UMass Global, among others.

What is competency-based learning at Newlane?

Competency-based education measures mastery of subject matter — not time spent. At Newlane, you advance by demonstrating you know the material, not by completing a fixed number of weeks per course. Fast learners can move significantly faster than a traditional semester schedule; working adults can move at whatever pace fits their life.

Does Newlane participate in federal financial aid?

No. Newlane does not participate in federal Title IV financial aid programs — meaning no Pell Grants and no federal student loans. At $39/month, most learners don't need loans. Employer tuition reimbursement plans (often up to $5,250/year tax-free under IRS rules) do typically cover Newlane's tuition because it is DEAC-accredited.

How does Newlane compare to WGU or University of the People?

WGU charges approximately $3,600 per 6-month term and uses competency-based learning. University of the People markets as tuition-free but charges $120 per-course assessment fees totalling ~$2,460 for a bachelor's. Newlane is $1,500 all-in for a degree, professor-led, and DEAC-accredited.

Can international students enroll at Newlane?

Yes. Newlane is fully online and accepts students from anywhere in the world. No student visa is required since there is no campus. All coursework and exams are in English. UPI Study courses also transfer internationally — UPI Study learners around the world have used these credits to reduce their Newlane coursework load.

What if a UPI course I want isn't on the list?

This page reflects the current Articulation Agreement. If you have a UPI Study course that isn't shown here, contact UPI Study advisors — equivalencies are reviewed and updated regularly, and a course may be evaluable on a case-by-case basis.

Can I combine UPI Study credits with CLEP, DSST, or military training?

Yes. Newlane accepts transfer credits from CLEP exams, DSST, AP credit (score 3+), ACE-evaluated military training, and prior college coursework — all in addition to UPI Study credits. Sources stack toward Newlane's 75% transfer maximum.

What if I'm not ready to commit to Newlane yet?

You don't need to commit to anything. Take UPI Study courses, earn credits, and decide later. ACE & NCCRS credits are evaluated by colleges and universities across the U.S. — Newlane is one possible destination, not the only one.

From a UPI class to a Newlane degree.

From sign-up to credit awarded.

Enroll in UPI Study

Learn at your pace

Pass the proctored final

Transcript sent to Newlane

Credit awarded

68 UPI courses → Newlane University credit.

Business Communication

Business Essentials

Business Ethics

Business Law

Entrepreneurship

Financial Management

Foundations of Leadership

Globalization and International Management

Human Resources Management

International Business

Leadership and Organizational Behavior

Leading Organizational Change

Managerial Accounting

Marketing Research

Principles of Finance

Principles of Management

Principles of Marketing

Project Management

Computer Concepts and Applications

Current Trends in Computer Science and IT

Cybersecurity

Data Structure and Algorithms

Database Fundamentals

Database Programming

Ethics in Technology

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Introduction to Computing

Introduction to HTML and CSS

Introduction to Java

Introduction to Javascript

Introduction to Linux

Introduction to Networking

Introduction to Operating Systems

Network and Systems Security

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Programming in Python

Software Engineering

System Analysis and Design

Business Math

Calculus 1

Calculus 2

Discrete Mathematics

Principles of Statistics

Quantitative Analysis

Chemistry I

Healthcare Finance and Budgeting

Healthcare Organization and Management

Human Resource Management in Healthcare

Intro to Biology 1

Intro to Biology 2

Medical Terminology

Physics I

Abnormal Psychology

Advanced Social Psychology

Advanced Technical Writing

Educational Psychology

Ethics in the Social Sciences

Introduction to Criminology

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Principles of Philosophy

Psychology of Diversity

Psychology of Personality

Research Methods in Psychology

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A real degree.A radical price.

Built differently, from the ground up.

A real degree.
A radical price.