More than 10,000 learners have earned admission to Arizona State University by demonstrating readiness in college-level coursework. Now, ASU is sharing what it has learned about performance-based admission.

Through ASU CareerCatalyst, the Learning Enterprise is advancing a focused model of applied, non-degree education — preparing professional athletes to translate performance into sustained leadership beyond competition. Professional athletes are increasingly invited to speak on leadership, resilience and high-performance culture, yet few receive structured preparation for that role. Hosted at the ASU California Center in…

Universal Learner Courses offer college-level ASU learning for $25 with no application required and the option to add credit for $400 if learners choose. ASU Learning Enterprise supports learning at every stage of life whether someone wants to explore a new subject, refresh skills or keep options open for the future. One way this approach…

Presentations and demos highlighted staff contributions that help extend faculty expertise to learners across pathways and life stages.

ASU’s Learning Enterprise connects learners across life stages through 770+ courses and global partnerships. In 2025 alone, more than 730,000 course registrations reflected growing demand for lifelong learning.

Traditional dual enrollment can shut out neurodivergent students from earning college credit. Accelerate ASU offers a more flexible way forward.

As a teacher, Jacques Rademan wants his students to think big. Not just about test scores or final grades, but about what they can do with their education long-term. Rademan oversees the International Baccalaureate* Career-related Programme, or CP, at Creation Village World School in Celebration, Florida. The CP supports 11th and 12th grade students as…

ASU’s model for accessible, culturally relevant education is shaping the workforce of tomorrow and empowering communities around the world This article is part of our 2025 Year-in-Review series, a retrospective on the inspiring stories of Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise, focused on advancing learning across all stages of life. Arizona State University is meeting learners…

For many adults, the cost of education is the biggest barrier to a better job. WIOA-funded career training programs help remove that barrier by covering the cost of short-term, job-aligned training. Through WIOA-approved programs at Arizona State University, eligible learners can gain new skills, earn industry credentials and move into high-demand roles without taking on tuition debt.

Accelerate ASU boosts college attendance and graduation rates for students across more than 550 partner schools This article is part of our 2025 Year-in-Review series, a retrospective on the inspiring stories of Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise, focused on advancing learning across all stages of life. By the numbers: As the world began to lock…

Life paused their education. Now they’ve earned degrees on their own terms. This article is part of our 2025 Year-in-Review series, a retrospective on the inspiring stories of Arizona State University’s Learning Enterprise, focused on advancing learning across all stages of life. ASU Earned Admission by the numbers: The night before his final exam, Griffin…

In an education landscape defined by constant change — emerging technologies, evolving educators and shifting learner needs — Arizona State University understands that durable skills serve as the glue to all types of knowledge. Why are durable skills getting attention all ofa sudden? Durable skills have always been in-demand and because technical skills for a…

High schoolers in 11 states can now earn college credit in high-school, risk free

ASU is building the Conservation Futures Academy — a global initiative to prepare professionals with the conservation skills needed to preserve our planet

With voices from across the university, the Learning Summit set the tone for a new chapter of collaboration, alignment and impact

From high school classrooms to global career upskilling, ASU now supports 1.2 million learners pursuing education on their own terms.

ASU and the International Baccalaureate are reshaping global college readiness by embedding career-focused, credit-bearing courses into high school programs worldwide.

New offering expands access to education in diplomacy, global security and international development.

At inaugural Accelerate ASU Partner Conference, schools share how students are earning college credit with fewer barriers

Turning workforce development into regional resilience How do you train hundreds of workers across multiple states on the real-world pressures facing their industries — from water access to energy reliability and environmental risk? This was the challenge behind a first-of-its-kind workforce education initiative led by the NSF Futures Engine in the Southwest. From October 2024…

With more than 480 million native Spanish speakers and 39% of job skills expected to change by 2030, ASU is building the future of learning for the world’s second-largest language community.

Accelerate ASU is opening doors for high school students across the country, including at Fountain Hills High School, where students can earn college credits before graduation.

What drives conflict between nations? How do global trends affect local communities? And what role do you play in shaping the future of our interconnected world? If you’ve ever wondered how global systems work — or how to make a difference within them — Arizona State University’s Introduction to Global Affairs Universal Learner Course offers…

International affairs and governance have a huge impact on all our lives. ASU’s Introduction to Global Affairs course provides a comprehensive entry point into the field of international affairs.

Through service learning, educators can empower students to make a difference while building essential skills for life.

ASU’s Introduction to Human Communication course helps you strengthen your communication skills for school, work and everyday life.

Through a growing partnership with Accelerate ASU, the Archdiocese of LA is giving Catholic school students across Southern California an early, supported on-ramp to college.

ASU’s Introduction to Biology: The Living World gives you a strong foundation in life sciences — covering everything from cells and genetics to evolution and ecosystems.

Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) is an online ASU course offered through Universal Learner Courses for $25, with the option to add official ASU college credit for $400. Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) is widely used as a first encounter with college-level psychology, in part because it works equally well as a standalone learning experience…

Global affairs shape everything from conflict and cooperation to climate and trade. ASU’s Introduction to Global Affairs course — developed with the Council on Foreign Relations—helps you understand the forces behind today’s global challenges and prepares you to think critically, act thoughtfully and make an impact.