Thank you for your interest in Newlane University. Newlane is an accredited online university specializing in the liberal arts. We currently offer two degrees: an Associate of Arts in General Studies (this degree is comparable to an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, with courses across a range of disciplines: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Communication) and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. To help answer your questions and introduce you to Newlane, we have prepared some videos and other resources developed after speaking with hundreds of students and listening to their goals, values, questions, and concerns. You can start with this introduction video by Newlane Co-Founder and President, Ben Blair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here we’ve prepared some video responses to several frequently asked questions, including: How long does it take to earn a degree? How does transfer credit work? How do I pass a course? What are the costs for a Newlane degree? Is there a trial period or money back guarantee? What is the registration process?
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes! Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC
is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Does Newlane accept transfer credits?
YES! In fact, up to 75% of the degree credit requirements can be transfer credits. Credits may show as “Transfer” or “Unspecified General Education” or “Unspecified Elective Credit.”
Newlane University accepts credit from accredited post-secondary US institutions as well as accredited non-US post-secondary institutions toward a degree at Newlane University. New applicants and current Newlane students can apply for transfer credit. Newlane also accepts transfer credits from the following:
- Advanced Placement (AP) credits with a score of 3 or higher
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
- American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations
Newlane University accepts only grades of “C” or higher for transfer credit. Due to advances in technology and changes in laws, some credits older than 3 years may not be transferable.
What is the cost for a degree at Newlane? And Is there a trial period?
At Newlane, the cost for a degree is $1500.
An associate’s Degree is $1500, and a bachelor’s degree is $1500.
When you sign up, you’ll be charged a first tuition payment of $249, then a monthly charge of $39. All costs go toward the $1500 total.
Once you’ve paid $1500, you won’t be charged anything else, but you will still have access to the platform until you graduate. Tuition costs do not include books or materials. Most courses don’t require additional books or materials, but some may.
How do I become a Student?
First, fill out a short application. If you are accepted, you will register, choose a degree program and sign an enrollment agreement. Last, you’ll take the Newlane Basic Orientation course. This should just take around 30 minutes to complete.
You can find more detailed information about the process of applying here.
What equipment will I need?
You will need a desktop, laptop or mobile device as well as a microphone, camera (these may be part of the computer, or separate devices plugged into the computer) and internet fast enough to handle streaming video. Learning can be done online or offline.
Newlane recommends that students and experts use the Chrome browser to access coursework and for course hearings (the one-on-one video conference oral exam with a course professor at the end of each course). Tests and counseling sessions are conducted through video chat on the Newlane site. No third-party software is needed. It is safest to consider the learning platform on Newlane in beta for mobile devices. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas.
How Does Newlane University Work?
Newlane is a competency-based program. Each course provides course goals and objectives over which students need to demonstrate mastery in order to pass the course. Newlane uses a three-phased assessment process: self-assessment, computer-scored assessment, expert-verifcation.
How are you able to charge so little?
First, we’re not providing any fancy stadiums, or alumni centers, etc.. Second, we’re not providing live teaching or instruction for every lesson. Instead, we leverage the abundant free high quality online resources that our experts have vetted. And while we provide instructional material, you are also welcome to use whatever materials or resources you find to master the objectives. Newlane does not dictate or verify how or where you learn the information, only that you learned it. And assessing that you have mastered the target objectives is where the live expert is vital.
Can I enroll at Newlane if I don't live in the United States?
YES! You can live anywhere in the world. So long as you have access to an internet connection, you can enroll and complete your studies on Newlane. In fact, we currently have students from all over the world, including, Australia, Thailand, China, Singapore, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, United States, Zambia, and more.
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes! Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC
is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Does Newlane accept transfer credits?
YES! In fact, up to 75% of the degree credit requirements can be transfer credits. Credits may show as “Transfer” or “Unspecified General Education” or “Unspecified Elective Credit.”
Newlane University accepts credit from accredited post-secondary US institutions as well as accredited non-US post-secondary institutions toward a degree at Newlane University. New applicants and current Newlane students can apply for transfer credit. Newlane also accepts transfer credits from the following:
- Advanced Placement (AP) credits with a score of 3 or higher
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
- American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations
Newlane University accepts only grades of “C” or higher for transfer credit. Due to advances in technology and changes in laws, some credits older than 3 years may not be transferable.
What is the cost for a degree at Newlane? And Is there a trial period?
At Newlane, the cost for a degree is $1500.
An associate’s Degree is $1500, and a bachelor’s degree is $1500.
When you sign up, you’ll be charged a first tuition payment of $249, then a monthly charge of $39. All costs go toward the $1500 total.
Once you’ve paid $1500, you won’t be charged anything else, but you will still have access to the platform until you graduate. Tuition costs do not include books or materials. Most courses don’t require additional books or materials, but some may.
How do I become a Student?
First, fill out a short application. If you are accepted, you will register, choose a degree program and sign an enrollment agreement. Last, you’ll take the Newlane Basic Orientation course. This should just take around 30 minutes to complete.
You can find more detailed information about the process of applying here.
What equipment will I need?
You will need a desktop, laptop or mobile device as well as a microphone, camera (these may be part of the computer, or separate devices plugged into the computer) and internet fast enough to handle streaming video. Learning can be done online or offline.
Newlane recommends that students and experts use the Chrome browser to access coursework and for course hearings (the one-on-one video conference oral exam with a course professor at the end of each course). Tests and counseling sessions are conducted through video chat on the Newlane site. No third-party software is needed. It is safest to consider the learning platform on Newlane in beta for mobile devices. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas.
How Does Newlane University Work?
Newlane is a competency-based program. Each course provides course goals and objectives over which students need to demonstrate mastery in order to pass the course. Newlane uses a three-phased assessment process: self-assessment, computer-scored assessment, expert-verifcation.
How are you able to charge so little?
First, we’re not providing any fancy stadiums, or alumni centers, etc.. Second, we’re not providing live teaching or instruction for every lesson. Instead, we leverage the abundant free high quality online resources that our experts have vetted. And while we provide instructional material, you are also welcome to use whatever materials or resources you find to master the objectives. Newlane does not dictate or verify how or where you learn the information, only that you learned it. And assessing that you have mastered the target objectives is where the live expert is vital.
Can I enroll at Newlane if I don't live in the United States?
YES! You can live anywhere in the world. So long as you have access to an internet connection, you can enroll and complete your studies on Newlane. In fact, we currently have students from all over the world, including, Australia, Thailand, China, Singapore, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, United States, Zambia, and more.
How Long does it take to earn a degree?
The time it takes to earn a degree depends on a few different factors: How many courses you need to complete (this can vary depending on whether you have transfer credits, and the number of transfer credits you have. It also depends on your pace for completing courses. As a benchmark, a full time student at a traditional university completes at least four courses per semester. Typically, such a student is taking four courses at the same time that are scheduled over three months, but if we just look at their rate of passing courses, they complete a little more than one course per month. For a student who is willing to consistently invest time on their Newlane coursework, this is a reasonable pace to keep–though many Newlane students just work on one course at a time. A good number of Newlane students keep the pace of completing one course per month. There are some students who work at an even faster pace, and some students who work at a slower pace. At a minimum, we would suggest students work to complete at least one course per quarter, or four courses per year.
General Introductions
These videos and resources provide a general introduction to Newlane and some basic features of the Newlane experience. Watch some simple animations we created to convey important differences about Newlane; take a virtual “campus” tour; learn about Student support, and Guided Courses. Read the Newlane manifesto, Newlane’s history and about the principles of learning and instruction that animate Newlane courses and programs.
Our hope is that these resources can give you a good idea about Newlane’s unique approach to education, and important departures Newlane takes from conventional (outdated) university practices.
Listen to Newlane Students & Alumni
Newlane students and alumni live all over the world and bring a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Listen here to a sampling of Newlane students talk about different aspects of their experience with Newlane, from how they discovered Newlane, why they chose Newlane, what it’s like to pass a course, what student support is like, and the value they get from their Newlane experience. Listening to students gives you an inside perspective on what Newlane is actually like.
Listen to Newlane Faculty
Newlane faculty hail from across the globe, but they each bring deep expertise in their fields, and a profound commitment to the Newlane mission and manifesto and to student learning and academic development.
Next steps?
We have tried to provide resources on this page that students typically go over in a call with a Newlane Counselor prior to registering–how Newlane works, the costs for a Newlane degree, how long it takes to complete a degree, how to transfer credits, how to register, profiles of Newlane students, etc. If you have learned enough and you are ready to join, you can register now by clicking the ‘Register’ button below (the registration process will verify you meet the registration criteria). If you have additional questions, or would like to discuss your particular situation in more detail, you can schedule a meeting with a Newlane Counselor by clicking ‘Schedule Meeting’. Thanks again for your interest in Newlane.
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes! Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC
is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes! Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC
is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Does Newlane accept transfer credits?
YES! In fact, up to 75% of the degree credit requirements can be transfer credits. Credits may show as “Transfer” or “Unspecified General Education” or “Unspecified Elective Credit.”
Newlane University accepts credit from accredited post-secondary US institutions as well as accredited non-US post-secondary institutions toward a degree at Newlane University. New applicants and current Newlane students can apply for transfer credit. Newlane also accepts transfer credits from the following:
- Advanced Placement (AP) credits with a score of 3 or higher
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
- American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations
Newlane University accepts only grades of “C” or higher for transfer credit. Due to advances in technology and changes in laws, some credits older than 3 years may not be transferable.
What is the cost for a degree at Newlane?
At Newlane, the cost for a degree is $1500.
An associate’s Degree is $1500, and a bachelor’s degree is $1500.
When you sign up, you’ll be charged a first tuition payment of $249, then a monthly charge of $39. All costs go toward the $1500 total.
Once you’ve paid $1500, you won’t be charged anything else, but you will still have access to the platform until you graduate. Tuition costs do not include books or materials. Most courses don’t require additional books or materials, but some may.
How do I become a Student?
First, fill out a short application. If you are accepted, you will register, choose a degree program and sign an enrollment agreement. Last, you’ll take the Newlane Basic Orientation course. This should just take around 30 minutes to complete.
You can find more detailed information about the process of applying here.
What equipment will I need?
You will need a desktop, laptop or mobile device as well as a microphone, camera (these may be part of the computer, or separate devices plugged into the computer) and internet fast enough to handle streaming video. Learning can be done online or offline.
Newlane recommends that students and experts use the Chrome browser to access coursework and for course hearings (the one-on-one video conference oral exam with a course professor at the end of each course). Tests and counseling sessions are conducted through video chat on the Newlane site. No third-party software is needed. It is safest to consider the learning platform on Newlane in beta for mobile devices. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas.
How Does Newlane University Work?
Newlane is a competency-based program. Each course provides course goals and objectives over which students need to demonstrate mastery in order to pass the course. Newlane uses a three-phased assessment process: self-assessment, computer-scored assessment, expert-verifcation.
How are you able to charge so little?
First, we’re not providing any fancy stadiums, or alumni centers, etc.. Second, we’re not providing live teaching or instruction for every lesson. Instead, we leverage the abundant free high quality online resources that our experts have vetted. And while we provide instructional material, you are also welcome to use whatever materials or resources you find to master the objectives. Newlane does not dictate or verify how or where you learn the information, only that you learned it. And assessing that you have mastered the target objectives is where the live expert is vital.
Can I enroll at Newlane if I don't live in the United States?
YES! You can live anywhere in the world. So long as you have access to an internet connection, you can enroll and complete your studies on Newlane. In fact, we currently have students from all over the world, including, Australia, Thailand, China, Singapore, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, United States, Zambia, and more.
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes! Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC
is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes! Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC
is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Does Newlane accept transfer credits?
YES! In fact, up to 75% of the degree credit requirements can be transfer credits. Credits may show as “Transfer” or “Unspecified General Education” or “Unspecified Elective Credit.”
Newlane University accepts credit from accredited post-secondary US institutions as well as accredited non-US post-secondary institutions toward a degree at Newlane University. New applicants and current Newlane students can apply for transfer credit. Newlane also accepts transfer credits from the following:
- Advanced Placement (AP) credits with a score of 3 or higher
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
- American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations
Newlane University accepts only grades of “C” or higher for transfer credit. Due to advances in technology and changes in laws, some credits older than 3 years may not be transferable.
What is the cost for a degree at Newlane?
At Newlane, the cost for a degree is $1500.
An associate’s Degree is $1500, and a bachelor’s degree is $1500.
When you sign up, you’ll be charged a first tuition payment of $249, then a monthly charge of $39. All costs go toward the $1500 total.
Once you’ve paid $1500, you won’t be charged anything else, but you will still have access to the platform until you graduate. Tuition costs do not include books or materials. Most courses don’t require additional books or materials, but some may.
How do I become a Student?
First, fill out a short application. If you are accepted, you will register, choose a degree program and sign an enrollment agreement. Last, you’ll take the Newlane Basic Orientation course. This should just take around 30 minutes to complete.
You can find more detailed information about the process of applying here.
What equipment will I need?
You will need a desktop, laptop or mobile device as well as a microphone, camera (these may be part of the computer, or separate devices plugged into the computer) and internet fast enough to handle streaming video. Learning can be done online or offline.
Newlane recommends that students and experts use the Chrome browser to access coursework and for course hearings (the one-on-one video conference oral exam with a course professor at the end of each course). Tests and counseling sessions are conducted through video chat on the Newlane site. No third-party software is needed. It is safest to consider the learning platform on Newlane in beta for mobile devices. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas.
How Does Newlane University Work?
Newlane is a competency-based program. Each course provides course goals and objectives over which students need to demonstrate mastery in order to pass the course. Newlane uses a three-phased assessment process: self-assessment, computer-scored assessment, expert-verifcation.
How are you able to charge so little?
First, we’re not providing any fancy stadiums, or alumni centers, etc.. Second, we’re not providing live teaching or instruction for every lesson. Instead, we leverage the abundant free high quality online resources that our experts have vetted. And while we provide instructional material, you are also welcome to use whatever materials or resources you find to master the objectives. Newlane does not dictate or verify how or where you learn the information, only that you learned it. And assessing that you have mastered the target objectives is where the live expert is vital.
Can I enroll at Newlane if I don't live in the United States?
YES! You can live anywhere in the world. So long as you have access to an internet connection, you can enroll and complete your studies on Newlane. In fact, we currently have students from all over the world, including, Australia, Thailand, China, Singapore, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, United States, Zambia, and more.
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes! Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. DEAC
is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Does Newlane accept transfer credits?
YES! In fact, up to 75% of the degree credit requirements can be transfer credits. Credits may show as “Transfer” or “Unspecified General Education” or “Unspecified Elective Credit.”
Newlane University accepts credit from accredited post-secondary US institutions as well as accredited non-US post-secondary institutions toward a degree at Newlane University. New applicants and current Newlane students can apply for transfer credit. Newlane also accepts transfer credits from the following:
- Advanced Placement (AP) credits with a score of 3 or higher
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
- American Council on Education (ACE) credit recommendations
Newlane University accepts only grades of “C” or higher for transfer credit. Due to advances in technology and changes in laws, some credits older than 3 years may not be transferable.
What is the cost for a degree at Newlane?
At Newlane, the cost for a degree is $1500.
An associate’s Degree is $1500, and a bachelor’s degree is $1500.
When you sign up, you’ll be charged a first tuition payment of $249, then a monthly charge of $39. All costs go toward the $1500 total.
Once you’ve paid $1500, you won’t be charged anything else, but you will still have access to the platform until you graduate. Tuition costs do not include books or materials. Most courses don’t require additional books or materials, but some may.
How do I become a Student?
First, fill out a short application. If you are accepted, you will register, choose a degree program and sign an enrollment agreement. Last, you’ll take the Newlane Basic Orientation course. This should just take around 30 minutes to complete.
You can find more detailed information about the process of applying here.
What equipment will I need?
You will need a desktop, laptop or mobile device as well as a microphone, camera (these may be part of the computer, or separate devices plugged into the computer) and internet fast enough to handle streaming video. Learning can be done online or offline.
Newlane recommends that students and experts use the Chrome browser to access coursework and for course hearings (the one-on-one video conference oral exam with a course professor at the end of each course). Tests and counseling sessions are conducted through video chat on the Newlane site. No third-party software is needed. It is safest to consider the learning platform on Newlane in beta for mobile devices. While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of coursework, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas.
How Does Newlane University Work?
Newlane is a competency-based program. Each course provides course goals and objectives over which students need to demonstrate mastery in order to pass the course. Newlane uses a three-phased assessment process: self-assessment, computer-scored assessment, expert-verifcation.
How are you able to charge so little?
First, we’re not providing any fancy stadiums, or alumni centers, etc.. Second, we’re not providing live teaching or instruction for every lesson. Instead, we leverage the abundant free high quality online resources that our experts have vetted. And while we provide instructional material, you are also welcome to use whatever materials or resources you find to master the objectives. Newlane does not dictate or verify how or where you learn the information, only that you learned it. And assessing that you have mastered the target objectives is where the live expert is vital.
Can I enroll at Newlane if I don't live in the United States?
YES! You can live anywhere in the world. So long as you have access to an internet connection, you can enroll and complete your studies on Newlane. In fact, we currently have students from all over the world, including, Australia, Thailand, China, Singapore, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, United States, Zambia, and more.