To pass a USILACS final exam, a minimum score of 55% (grade D–) is required. A score of 54% or below—whether due to incorrect answers, exceeding the 90-minute time limit, or technical issues such as loss of internet connection—results in a failing grade for the course. Students who fail an exam, or who wish to […]
Each course exam is timed and must be completed within 90 minutes. Exams consist of 40 multiple-choice or true/false questions, and must be completed in a single sitting within the allotted time. If a student does not pass an exam, it may be retaken for a fee of $84.95. Retake exams are untimed and may […]
Study time varies by student and depends on individual learning pace, background knowledge, and availability. USILACS courses are delivered in a self-paced format, allowing students to engage with course content—such as textbooks, reading materials, and instructional videos—according to their personal schedule and academic needs. Students are encouraged to invest the time necessary to thoroughly understand […]
Yes. Prior academic coursework, personal study, professional experience, or training—whether completed at another college, in the workplace, or through independent learning—may be evaluated for Classroom Learning Credit (CLC) through the USILACS HESEAP Credit Evaluation Program. All submitted credentials are reviewed by the HESEAP Review Committee to determine alignment with USILACS academic standards. Note: Regardless of […]
If you enroll in a degree program that includes TESOL courses as part of its curriculum, you will be required to successfully complete the final exams for those courses, regardless of prior TESOL certification. However, your existing TESOL training may qualify for Classroom Learning Credit (CLC) through the HESEAP Credit Evaluation Program. If CLC is […]
A previously earned TESOL certificate does not automatically reduce the duration or tuition of any USILACS degree program. However, prior academic coursework, professional certifications, and relevant training—such as TESOL certification—may be formally evaluated through the HESEAP Credit Evaluation Program. If the prior learning meets established academic criteria, the HESEAP Review Committee may award Classroom Learning […]
No. There is no time limit for completing a USILACS degree program, and student enrollment does not expire. This flexible, self-paced structure allows students to progress through their academic coursework according to their individual schedules, responsibilities, and personal learning goals.