Online Calculus 1 Course for Academic Credit

In searching for a real Calculus I course for academic credit, you may find lots of different sites running around the internet offering "Calculus I".

Most sites like Coursera, Udemy, MITx, and edX are wonderful programs, but they do not offer real academic credits. Some claim to offer "ACE Exam Credit" but that is an exam-based (partial) credit system that is not universally accepted by all colleges and universities - some might, most won't.

There are a handful of colleges and universities that do offer Calculus I for credit online. But if you did deeper into these courses, you will find usually that:

Courses only start on regular semester start dates
Courses follow a strict deadline structure
Courses use a "Course System", usually from a textbook publisher, where the system is mainly just a multiple-choice quizzing system.

In looking for a Calculus I course for credit, we recommend you do due dilligence, investigate the course offerings, and read the reviews of various programs. We are confident that Distance Calculus will be on your short list to consider which Calculus I course you wish to enroll in online.

Here is a video about earning real academic credits from Distance Calculus @ Roger Williams University:

Earning Real Academic Credits for Calculus

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Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Carl Conners★★★★★

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

After a really rough first year of calculus, I completed all of the second year calculus courses with Distance Calculus. It was like night and day the difference. My first year was so boring and monotonous. Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra through Distance Calculus were just so much different - so not boring at all. I thoroughly enjoyed these courses. So engaging.

Transferred Credits To: Michigan State University

Malia K.★★★★☆

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Courses Completed: Applied Calculus

Course was good and fast. I don't like math so I can't say it was fun or anything. Grader was very nice. Software was ok.

Transferred Credits To: University of Maine

Benjamin T.★★★★★

Posted: Apr 10, 2020

Courses Completed: Calculus I

This course provided an excellent chance to learn about Calculus...again. I took calculus in high school, but I learned so much more with this course!
It does take a good amount of time to do all the lessons, so definitely keep on top of them, but all the exercises helped me to really understand the material. And the nice thing is you can do it on your own time at home.

Transferred Credits To: Western University of Health Sciences: College of Optometry

M M.★★★★★

Posted: Feb 8, 2026

Courses Completed: Precalculus, Calculus I

The courses were excellent. Very flexible and engaging and the platform offers a lot of upper-level courses. Dr. Curtis is an outstanding professor and very responsive. I would take again.

Transferred Credits To: None yet

Tanja B.★★★★★

Posted: Jan 28, 2026

Courses Completed: Calculus I

After two failed attempts at my university, this course helped me understand Calculus. The live maths tool along with Dr. Curtis were especially helpful, allowing me to visualize concepts and expand my understanding. The explanations were clear, the examples practical, and I could learn at my own pace, which built my confidence. Thank you.

Transferred Credits To: University of Namibia

Henry F.★★★★★

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Courses Completed: Differential Equations

Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School