Courses

Most of StraighterLine's courses include a complimentary eTextbook. However, not all courses will have an eTextbook, as some course content is embedded within the course topics. The etextbook is provided digitally as part of course enrollment. Students who prefer a new, used, or rental hard copy are financially responsible for the purchase and can search for the ISBN to find available options. To access the eTextbook, click on the first reading assignment in the course. From there, you can create a bookshelf account and read the eTextbook material offline.

Lab kits for your course are ordered through eScience Labs.

To order a lab kit:

1. Register here.
2. Click the “Have a code?” button.
3. Enter the kit code found in your course syllabus.
4. Complete your purchase.

Please allow up to two weeks for shipping. Ordering your lab kit as soon as possible will ensure you can begin your coursework immediately.

Enrolling in StraighterLine Courses for the First Time?

Enrolling in courses is simple and can be done anytime on our website.

To enroll:

1. Visit StraighterLine.com.
2. Navigate to the Courses section and add your desired classes to your cart.
3. Proceed to checkout, where you will create an account.
4. Select “Not a Student Yet” and create your StraighterLine account.
5. Enter your contact and billing information.
6. Accept the Terms and Conditions, then continue to checkout.
7. Once payment is processed, your course will be available in your Dashboard.

Enrolling in StraighterLine Courses with an Active Membership?

Enrolling in courses is quick and can be done anytime on our website.

To enroll:

1. Visit StraighterLine.com.
2. Navigate to the Courses section and add your desired classes to your cart.
3. Proceed to checkout and login to your StraighterLine account.
4. Enter your payment details and access your Dashboard.
5. Your courses will be available to start immediately.

Enrolling in StraighterLine Courses with an Inactive Membership?

You can enroll in courses anytime on our website, even if your membership is inactive.

To enroll:

1. Visit StraighterLine.com.
2. Navigate to the Courses section and add your desired classes to your cart.
3. Proceed to checkout and login to your StraighterLine account.
4. Accept the Terms and Conditions, then continue to checkout.
5. Once payment is processed, your course will be available in your Dashboard.

As a first step in any course, we recommend thoroughly reviewing the course syllabus. This will help you familiarize yourself with all course content, including:

• Topics and concepts covered
• Required readings and supplemental resources
• Assignments and activities
• Point allocations

Next, take time to review the course sequencing by clicking through the course. This will give you a clear understanding of what is expected of you.

Finally, carefully review assignment prompts and instructions (including exams and quizzes) to ensure you understand all requirements. This will help you move forward with confidence in completing your coursework.

You can easily access your courses by clicking the center of your course card on your student dashboard.

StraighterLine courses are self-paced, allowing you to start immediately upon checkout. With no due dates, you have the flexibility to progress through the course at your own speed. Once you select your course and activate your monthly membership, you can take as little or as much time as needed to complete the material.

Each StraighterLine course follows a syllabus, which is located in our catalog. Though the topics and components of our courses vary, each topic may include a reading assignment, a lesson presentation, review activities, homework assignments, and other methods to help you learn the essential concepts. The topics represent the fundamental concepts that you will need to master in order to successfully complete the course.

Graded assessments are essential for completing the course. The first exam or quiz can be taken once every 24 hours with unlimited attempts. Subsequent exams and quizzes allow up to three attempts, with a 15-minute interval between each. Your highest score will be applied to your final grade. The final exam is limited to one attempt, and once you submit a quiz or exam, answers cannot be changed. You will receive a final course score after completing all assessments and required assignments. If you choose to transfer the course for credit to a partner or non-partner college, you can request a transcript, and your final score will be sent to your chosen institution, which will determine credit based on their academic criteria. Additionally, transcripts can be sent to non-schools and third-party programs for course completion verification.

StraighterLine’s courses are all self-directed and self-paced. There is no attendance required. Students are in control of their journey through StraighterLine’s learning experiences. There are no assignment due dates.