Online Calculus Course for Real College Credit

There are many "Calculus Courses Online" these days. Some of them are very good. But be careful when you are searching for an online calculus course that meets your needs. Consider the following:

MOOCs (Coursera, edX, Khan Academy) are excellent resources, but do not offer real academic college credit from a regionally accredited university providing a real academic transcript.
Automated course systems: it is very popular now for schools to "offer" calculus courses that simply use a publisher's course system, which is just a multiple-choice machine to quiz you through the course. Look for the level of interaction with actual instructors.
Start Dates - many of the online courses offered make you wait for their next term, which may not be convenient.
Finish Dates - many online courses make you follow a traditional semester calendar and finish the course in 14-16 weeks.

As you may see from the other webpages on the Distance Calculus site, Distance Calculus @ Roger Williams University is different! Here is a video describing some of the differences.

Freshman Mathematics Courses

Semester
Credit
Hours

Applied Calculus for Business 33
Applied Calculus for Life Science 33

STEM Calculus I44
STEM Calculus II44

Honors STEM Calculus I 55
Honors STEM Calculus II 55
Honors Calculus I+II for Data Science 55

Sophomore Mathematics Courses

Semester
Credit
Hours

Honors Multivariable/Vector Calculus III 55
Honors Differential Equations 44
Honors Linear Algebra 55
Honors Linear Algebra for Data Science 55

General Mathematics Courses

Semester
Credit
Hours

Discrete Mathematics 44

Mathematics Major Courses

Semester
Credit
Hours

Computational Abstract Algebra 44

Computational Differential Geometry 44

Course Information

How Distance Calculus Courses Work

HONORS Courses

Frequent Questions

Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Andris H.★★★★★

Posted: May 3, 2020

Courses Completed: Applied Calculus

I found out from my MBA program that I needed to finish calculus before starting the MBA. They told me 3 weeks before term started! I was able to finish Applied Calculus from Distance Calculus. Definitely a great class. Thanks Distance Calculus!

Transferred Credits To: SUNY Stony Brook

Emmy★★★★★

Posted: May 26, 2025

Courses Completed: Applied Calculus

Distance Calculus was the perfect answer to getting ahead in math over the summer of my junior year in HS. I was able to complete the entire course over the summer. The teacher was responsive and the course was understandable. Highly recommend.

Transferred Credits To: Syracuse University

Mark Neiberg ★★★★★

Posted: Jan 12, 2020

Courses Completed: Calculus I, Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus

Curriculum was high quality and allowed student to experiment with concepts which resulted in an enjoyable experience. Assignment Feedback was timely and meaningful.

Henry F.★★★★★

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Courses Completed: Differential Equations

Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School

John ★★★★★

Posted: Nov 20, 2025

Courses Completed: Precalculus, Applied Calculus

Great course. Professor Curtis and the TAs graded quickly and gave really helpful feedback that made the class feel smooth and manageable. Definitely recommend it.

Transferred Credits To: Binghamton University (School of Managment)

Trevor★★★★★

Posted: Jun 19, 2025

Courses Completed: Calculus I

POSITIVES:
One of the best math classes I have ever taken. The lessons made the failures of my previous professors very apparent. In a few short minutes, things that I used to struggle with just clicked. This professor is top notch and really wants you to understand how to use the material.
NEGATIVES:
The SOFTWARE is extremely frustrating. Even after taking the time to learn, there are countless glitches. You learn to work around them, and overall, the software makes the math convenient, but its failures are sorely felt throughout the course. Make sure you save often as it crashes regularly, especially with graphs.
The assignments are easy enough but some of them don't line up with the taught material. Be prepared to do some of your own independent research to get a deeper understanding of why things are the way they are.

Transferred Credits To: US Army