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How LightCourse works

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Worldwide access to Credit-bearing courses,
both online and on-campus

1.   7000+COLLEGE COURSES

LightCourse provides worldwide access to credit-bearing college courses, both online and on-campus.

We partner with top-notch institutions around the world and offer 7000+ official college courses covering more than 300 different
majors and disciplines, including mathematics, business, computer science, communications, art, social science, humanities, and
other fields. Available courses include required courses for many majors, general education requirements, electives at various
levels, as well as more specialized offerings.

What We Provide ?

Credit-bearing online courses

For individual online courses, students can choose between live ("synchronous") or recorded ("asynchronous") courses as the mode of instruction. Along with the usual spring, summer, fall, and winter terms, there are also self-paced courses available, allowing students to choose the appropriate classes based on their own schedules.

Synchronous/Live

Students join live video conference classrooms during scheduled class hours.

Professors teach face-to-face classes while also live-streaming to online students who attend virtually via the internet.

Asynchronous
/Recorded

Professors pre-record lectures, and students watch the recordings before specific deadlines. record lectures during synchronous/live classes, and students who are unable to attend the class live can instead view the recorded lecture later.

Self-paced

Self-paced courses give students a great deal of flexibility, allowing them to register and start classes at any time. Students can have more freedom in terms of finishing their studies, as they may work at their own pace without worrying about regular deadlines.

Who is this format best for?

Students seeking to interact with their instructors and classmates, and students who want an online course that is most similar to a traditional in-person classroom experience.
Students whose schedules make it difficult to attend live classes at set times, and students who prefer to watch lectures repeatedly in order to understand more thoroughly.
Students whose schedules require them to keep maximum flexibility when taking classes, and students who want complete control over their learning schedule.

Who is this format best for?

Course level:Undergraduate/Graduate
Typical length:Spiring,Fall: 8-14weeks
Summer:3-12weeks
Winter:2.5-4weeks
Credit hours:3/4
Quarter credit hours:3/4*1.5

Self-paced

Register at any time, and complete it according to your progress within the deadline. Credit hours are course-dependent, usually:
Semester credit hours:3/4
Quarter credit hours:3/4*1.5

2.   Credit-bearing study abroad programs

LightCourse collaborates with renowned institutions around the world to offer credit-bearing study abroad programs to students who want to broaden
their cultural horizons. Students can study business, math, computer science, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts
in summer school programs provided by institutions in locations such as San Francisco, London, Florence, Toronto, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing.

Credit-bearing study abroad programs

3.   How to Participate

Step1 Check the transfer credit policy of your school
Step2 Check if the selected course covers the one in your school
Step3 Select a program/course
Step4 Submit personal information for course registration
Step5 Confirm your order and make a payment
Step6 Receive course details upon registration
Step7 Start taking classes
Step8 Obtain transcripts and other follow-up matters

FAQ

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  • 01. Registration Procedure
    1. Online Registration Procedure

    Pay tuition - Select course - Course approval - Course registration - Sign the agreement - Receive student manual- Begin classes - Get grades - Send transcripts - Transfer credits

  • 02. Tuition/Fees
    1. Pricing

    All courses offered on LightCourse are priced individually based on the institution offering the course. Please check the top right of the course page for specific prices or contact your advisor for a one-on-one consultation.

    2. Payment

    LightCourse offers a variety of payment methods. Tuition can be paid in USD or RMB, WeChat, Alipay, bank transfer, and PayPal transfer are all accepted.

    3. Fees

    The course price, application fee, and file management charge are included in the pricing. However, other fees—such as those covering course materials, third-party platforms such as Cengage, Labster, and other course-related costs such as VPN, accommodation, etc.—may apply. Contact your advisor for a one-on-one consultation.

  • 03. Select the Right Course(s) for You
    1. Choosing the best program/course for your needs

    Throughout the year, LightCourse offers programs and courses from institutions around the world in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, business, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts. These courses are intended to meet the needs of a wide range of students seeking major, elective, and general education courses. There are a variety of study alternatives available, including online for-credit courses (live/recorded/self-paced) and in-person courses, as well as study abroad programs.

    LightCourse will provide you with an advisor who will work directly with you to help determine the best options for your needs.

    (Note: Since all courses have limited capacity, we recommend registering as soon as possible to ensure a spot.)

  • 04. Complete Course Approval
    1. Does my home school approve these courses?

    LightCourse will provide you with an advisor who will provide you with one-on-one support throughout the transfer process according to your university's transfer credit policy to ensure that you can complete the credit transfer successfully.

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