Online Calculus Course for Academic Credits

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

Free sites like Coursera, Udemy, MITx, Khan Academy, 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 for credit online. But when you did deeper into these courses, you will discover:

Courses only start in the beginning of Fall, beginning of Spring, and beginning of Summer semesters.
Courses have a strict deadline structure
Courses utilize "Course System", via a textbook publisher, where the system is just a multiple-choice quizzing system.

In looking for a Calculus course for credit, we recommend you engage 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 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

Calculus 1 vs Calculus I

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Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Taylor C.★★★★★

Posted: May 27, 2025

Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus

Im a visual learner and had a difficult time understanding multivariable calculus my first go around, and found this course offered by Roger Williams University, which uses real-time 3d graphing of the equations. I would see my work be manipulating the models, which gave a robust understanding of what each variable did. absolutely loved the course and class recordings.

Transferred Credits To: Califorina Baptist University

Louisa A.★★★★★

Posted: Dec 9, 2019

Courses Completed: Calculus I

My microeconomics class required college-level calculus as a prerequisite, and I didn't want to wait until next year to take the class. So, I took DC's Calculus I class over the summer, so I could register for econ when I got back to school this fall. I actually think I got more help taking the class online than I would have in the huge lecture classes here. Prof. Curtis was really clear in explaining concepts and talking me through the topics that I was having trouble with. It took me about 10 weeks to finish the class, which didn't seem too long and didn't feel rushed. My friends who are in calculus now, trying to finish the prereq, are pretty jealous!

Samuel H.★★★★☆

Posted: Jun 2, 2021

Courses Completed: Linear Algebra

Nothing but praise for Dr. Curtis. He's an excellent professor who is very responsive and knowledgeable. I did this course at night while working full-time, and I often skyped him late in the evening with questions. He never took long to respond, regardless of when it was. I finished this course in about a month and a half, and I worked for it. For those looking for an easy A, this is not it. You will have to put in serious work, but you will come out of the course with a good understanding of the material, especially if you apply yourself throughout the entirety of the course.

Email: samuel.howell@g.fmarion.edu

Transferred Credits To: Francis Marion University

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