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Pick & Enroll
Start one or more courses covering lower or upper division requirements. Great for completing your degree.
Columbia Southern University is known for flexible, career-focused online programs—and UPI Study is a faster way to complete transferable college credits online. Choose from nearly 70 CSU-aligned courses built for general education and electives, complete them at your pace, and submit your transcript for CSU’s credit review so you can move closer to graduation with confidence.
Step 1
Start one or more courses covering lower or upper division requirements. Great for completing your degree.
Step 2
Complete courses by watching fun video lessons, taking short quizzes and the final exam, all from home.
Step 3
Send transcript and transfer earned college credits to your university and graduate sooner, at a fraction of the cost.
Yes, Good news: Columbia Southern University and UPI Study have an active transfer partnership. The chart below lists currently approved all Columbia Southern University equivalencies of each UPI course. UPI Study courses are ACE & NCCRS-recommended, and learners have transferred credits successfully to 1,733+ universities.
You want to quickly finish one or two courses
You want to knock out several courses over a few months
You prefer to work through courses slowly & plan to save over two yrs.
Match UPI Study courses to Columbia Southern University (CSU) equivalents. Select courses to estimate total transferable credits.
Tip: Search by “UPI”, “CSU”, course number (e.g., ITC 2302), or keywords (e.g., “Python”).
| UPI Study course | Credits | Columbia Southern University (CSU) course | Credits |
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Speak directly with a UPI Study advisor to understand how our transferable online college credits work, whether your university accepts them, and how to move forward with confidence.
Get quick answers about ACE & NCCRS-recommended credits, course selection, pricing, and transfer policies through WhatsApp support.
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Quick answers about transferable online college credits, test-out style learning, and ACE & NCCRS-recommended credit options through UPI Study.
UPI Study offers transferable online college credits that are evaluated by universities across the
United States, Canada, and the UK. Our official transcripts have been reviewed by
2,100+ colleges and universities, and many students transfer credits toward
general education or elective requirements.
In Short - Many learners use UPI Study to test out of college courses and move faster without paying full tuition.
Anyone can enroll — including high school students, incoming college students,
adult learners, and students trying to test out of traditional college courses.
UPI Study is built for self-paced online college courses so you can finish on your schedule.
In Short - If you’re searching for a faster way to earn transfer credits to your university, this is one of the simplest options.
Taking self-paced online college credits can help you save time and reduce tuition costs
versus traditional on-campus classes. Many students use UPI Study to complete prerequisites faster and shorten
their time to graduation while still earning transferable college credit.
In Short - For students looking to test out or finish general education requirements quickly, this is often the most efficient path.
Many UPI Study courses are ACE-recommended and NCCRS-recommended, commonly for
3 semester credit hours per course. Your university registrar makes the final decision, but schools often
evaluate UPI Study credits similarly to other ACE credit recommendation options.
In Short -If you’re searching for ACE recommended college credit or NCCRS credit recommendation, these keywords match exactly how registrars review transfer credit.
General Questions
UPI Study courses are fully self-paced, meaning you control your time commitment.
You can:
Move quickly to test out of course material if you’re confident
Slow down and study at a comfortable pace if needed
Fit coursework around work, school, or personal responsibilities
This flexibility makes UPI Study ideal for students looking to earn college credit online, finish requirements faster, or balance learning with other commitments.
Yes, UPI Study courses include online exams, which are conducted securely on our platform to meet academic standards.
Your final course grade is evenly distributed between Attendance, Quizzes, Assignments and Final Exam.
This balanced grading structure ensures that students are evaluated fairly across participation, coursework, and exams—similar to traditional college classes, but with the flexibility of online learning.
Content Questions
To confirm whether your university will accept UPI Study’s transferable online college credits, you can check one of the following:
1) Verify if your university is listed
UPI Study courses carry NCCRS credit recommendations, and credits have already been reviewed by 1,500+ colleges and universities. If your school appears on the NCCRS list, your credits are very likely transferable.
OR
2) Review your university’s transfer credit policy
Many universities state that they accept credits from regionally accredited institutions or from ACE/NCCRS-evaluated coursework. If your university’s policy includes this language, UPI Study credits typically qualify for review and transfer.
As long as you meet either of these criteria, your credits can usually be transferred without issue.
Check the list of colleges here.
Membership Questions
Yes — this is one of the key differences with UPI Study.
Each student is assigned an academic advisor who helps guide them through the credit transfer process, including:
Understanding your university’s transfer policy
Preparing the right documents and transcripts
Knowing when and how to submit credits for evaluation
This level of hands-on support is designed to make transferring online college credits as smooth and stress-free as possible.
UPI Study offers a completely online learning experience, free from the high costs of traditional colleges and universities. By cutting out the institutional overhead, we pass the savings onto you (instead of extra costs) — providing top-quality courses at a price that fits with your budget
This page is a Columbia Southern University (CSU) transfer credit equivalency reference showing how UPI Study NCCRS-recommended online courses map to CSU course equivalents (ITC, MAT, ACC, BUS, MGT, HRM, PSY, SOC, ECO, ENG, and more). If you’re planning a CSU online degree and searching for transferable online college credits, use the table below to match your CSU course code or CSU category before enrolling.
Search intent this page targets (CSU-only, no competitors): Columbia Southern University transfer credits, CSU equivalency table, CSU course equivalency, UPI Study to CSU transfer, NCCRS credits CSU, CSU online degree transfer credits, plus course-code queries like ITC 2302, ITC 3306, ITC 4301, ACC 3301, MAT 2303, PSY 1301.
Will CSU accept these credits? This page lists published course-to-course matches for CSU equivalencies. Final application (major requirement vs elective) depends on your CSU degree plan and advisor guidance.
What if something is “not a direct match”? For SEO clarity, any “no direct match” item is listed as Open Electives (CSU) in this table (still credit-bearing, subject to CSU policy and program rules).
| UPI Study Course (NCCRS) | UPI Credits | CSU Equivalent | CSU Credits | Transfer Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting 210: Managerial Accounting | 3 | ACC 3301 - Managerial Accounting | 3 | Transfers |
| Biology 100: Intro to Biology 1 | 3 | BIO 1301 - Non-Majors Biology** | 3 | Transfers |
| Biology 200: Intro to Biology 2 | 3 | Natural Sciences** | 3 | Transfers (Category) |
| Chemistry 111: Chemistry I | 3 | CHM 1301 - General Chemistry I** | 3 | Transfers |
| Physics 200: Physics I | 3 | PHY 1301 - Physics I** | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 100: Business Essentials | 3 | BUS 2301 - Introduction to Business | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 101: Principles of Management | 3 | MGT 2302 - Introduction to Management (preferred) / MGT 3301 - Principles of Management (secondary) | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 205: Foundations of Leadership | 3 | LDR 2301 - Leading Teams (preferred) / LDR 3301 - Leadership (secondary) | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 206: Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 | LDR 3302 - Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 210: Business Communication | 3 | COM 2301 - Professional Communication** | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 211: Business Ethics | 3 | PHI 4301 - Business Ethics | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 213: Leading Organizational Change | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Business 230: Project Management | 3 | MGT 3302 - Introduction to Project Management (preferred) / MGT 3304 - Project Management Overview (secondary) | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 250: Business Law | 3 | BUS 3301 - Business Law | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 300: International Business | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Business 306: Human Resources Management | 3 | HRM 3302 - Human Resource Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 309: Globalization and International Management | 3 | MGT 4302 - International Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 310: Entrepreneurship | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Economics 251: Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 2301 - Principles of Microeconomics** | 3 | Transfers |
| Economics 252: Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 2302 - Principles of Macroeconomics** | 3 | Transfers |
| English 120: Advanced Technical Writing | 3 | ENG 3301 - Technical Writing | 3 | Transfers |
| Finance 201: Principles of Finance | 3 | FIN 3301 - Financial Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Finance 204: Financial Management | 3 | FIN 3301 - Financial Management (preferred) / HCA 4302 - Financial Management in Health Care Organizations (secondary) | 3 | Transfers |
| Marketing 102: Principles of Marketing | 3 | MKT 3301 - Principles of Marketing | 3 | Transfers |
| Marketing 300: Marketing Research | 3 | MKT 3304 - Marketing Research | 3 | Transfers |
| Math 100: Business Math | 3 | Mathematics** | 3 | Transfers (Category) |
| Math 165: Calculus I | 4 | MAT 2303 - Calculus** | 4 | Transfers |
| Math 230: Discrete Mathematics | 4 | Mathematics** | 4 | Transfers (Category) |
| Math 250: Quantitative Analysis | 3 | Mathematics** | 3 | Transfers (Category) |
| Math 265: Calculus II | 4 | Mathematics** | 4 | Transfers (Category) |
| Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics | 3 | MAT 2301 - Elementary Statistics** | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 140: Current Trends in Computer Science and Information | 3 | ITC 1301 - Computer Essentials OR ITC 2301 - Personal Computer Fundamentals (ONLY 1 of CS 140/CS 150 can transfer) | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 150: Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 | ITC 1301 - Computer Essentials OR ITC 2301 - Personal Computer Fundamentals (ONLY 1 of CS 140/CS 150 can transfer) | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 180: Introduction to HTML and CSS | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 190: Introduction to JavaScript | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 195: Ethics in Technology | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 196: Introduction to Networking | 3 | ITC 2302 - Introduction to Data Communication | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 200: Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 201: Introduction to Linux | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 210: Introduction to Java | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 230: Programming in Python | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 235: Introduction to Computing | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 240: Programming in C | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 242: Programming in C++ | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 251: Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 252: Network and Systems Security | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 270: Cybersecurity | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 281: Database Fundamentals | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 301: Software Engineering | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 354: Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 | ITC 3306 - Operating Systems | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 373: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Open Elective) |
| Computer Science 381: Database Programming | 3 | ITC 4302 - Database Design and Implementation | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 390: Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | ITC 4301 - Systems Analysis and Design | 3 | Transfers |
| Criminology 150: Introduction to Criminology | 3 | CMJ 2305 - Criminology | 3 | Transfers |
| Philosophy 200: Principles of Philosophy | 3 | Humanities and Fine Arts – Group A or B** | 3 | Transfers (Category) |
| Social Science 110: Ethics in the Social Sciences | 3 | Humanities & Fine Arts (Group A/B)** OR Social & Behavioral Sciences** OR Open Electives (CSU) | 3 | Transfers (Category/Elective) |
| Sociology 110: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOC 1301 - Introduction to Sociology** | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 110: Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSY 1301 - General Psychology** | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 111: Research Methods in Psychology | 3 | RCH 3301 - Research Methods | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 112: Psychology of Diversity | 3 | PSY 4309 - Diversity and Cultural Inclusion | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 120: Educational Psychology | 3 | PSY 2302 - Psychology of Learning** | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 180: Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSY 2301 - Abnormal Psychology | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 300: Psychology of Personality | 3 | PSY 3304 - Theories of Personality | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 310: Advanced Social Psychology | 3 | PSY 3302 - Social Psychology | 3 | Transfers |
| Healthcare 120: Medical Terminology | 3 | HCA 1301 - Basic Medical Terminology | 3 | Transfers |
| Healthcare 301: Healthcare Finance and Budgeting | 3 | HCA 4302 - Financial Management in Health Care Organizations (preferred) | 3 | Transfers |
| Healthcare 302: Healthcare Organization and Management | 3 | HCA 3301 - Health Care Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Healthcare 303: Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 | HRM 3302 - Human Resource Management | 3 | Transfers |