Outlier

College designed around you.

Please answer a couple of questions so that we can personalize your experience.

What is your primary goal with Outlier?

Select one option.

Great! Outlier can help you complete your prerequisites.

  • Our cinematic and evidence-based learning materials will ensure that you’ll have fun doing it!
  • Outlier credits (from Top 50 global University of Pittsburgh) have successfully transferred into many schools, including Harvard, Princeton, and NYU.

Great idea to invest in your career!

You can expect your hard work to pay off! The US Department of Labor Statistics found a direct correlation between education and weekly earnings

Smart choice! ~75% of students change their major.

  • Outlier courses are a fun and risk-free way to explore the topics that interest you.
  • Outlier credits (from Top 50 global University of Pittsburgh) have successfully transferred into many schools, including Harvard, Princeton, and NYU.

Outlier is a great way to improve your application!

With transferable credits from Top 50 global University of Pittsburgh under your belt, you’ll be a strong candidate.

Level up with college-level rigor

  • We’re excited you want to learn about your favorite subjects through College Pathway! Let’s make sure you know what to expect before you commit.
  • While our courses are designed to be fun and engaging, they’re also academically rigorous and require you to spend 10-15 hours per week on schoolwork. 
  • Up for the challenge?

How does learning fit into your schedule?

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Brilliant! We think you’ll like how flexible our classes are.

  • Take them anytime, anywhere.
  • You’ll receive 24/7 access to your course content to help you stay on track, even when your plans change.

Brilliant! We think you’ll really like the flexibility of our courses.

  • Take them anytime, anywhere.
  • Most students find success in our courses by learning on a part-time (10-15 hours per week) basis.

Now for the fun part, choosing your courses!

Please choose 1 Liberal Arts course

Take your pick from 3 of these modern twists on Liberal Arts classics.

  • Intro to Psychology

    The science of the mind. Learn more

  • Intro to Sociology

    Explore the fabric of society. Learn more

  • Intro to Philosophy

    The big questions, examined. Learn more

Select a course

Please choose 1 Business course

Learn the basics of how any business works in Intro to Business, or unlock the economics fundamentals (both Macro and Micro) in Principles of Economics.

Select a course

Please choose 1 Math course

Master the building blocks of mathematics with either our College Algebra or Precalculus course

  • College Algebra

    Math rules everything around us. Learn more

  • Precalculus

    Master the building blocks of Calculus. Learn more

What’s the difference between College Algebra and Precalculus?

  • College Algebra

    College Algebra

    • • Contains 7 chapters of content (3 fewer than Precalculus)
    • • Moves at a slightly more relaxed pace than Precalculus
    • • Does not include trigonometry unit
  • Precalculus

    Precalculus

    • • Contains 10 chapters of content
    • • Covers the same content as College Algebra + a trigonometry unit
    • • Is a prerequisite for Calculus I (and recommended for future STEM studies)

Both courses:

  • • Specifically designed for students with high school- or GED-level math literacy
  • • No prior experience in a college-level math course necessary

What fields of study are you currently interested in?

  • History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, Visual arts

  • Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology

  • Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Biology

  • Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, IT, Network Administrator, and Cyber Security

  • Engineering, Architecture and Design, Environmental Studies

  • Business Administration, Management, Marketing

  • Journalism, Mass media, Public Relations, Broadcasting

  • Graphic Design, Animation, Video Game Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design

  • Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Education, Secondary Education, Special Education

  • Human Physical Performance and Recreation, Nursing, Medicine

Please select one or more.

Based on your unique interests, we recommend that you enroll in:

Precalculus

Master the building blocks of Calculus. Learn more

College Algebra

Math rules everything around us. Learn more

Select a course

Great choices!

Now take a moment to get to know your required composition course

Composition requirement

Get prepped for any kind of writing that school—or life—throws at you: business emails, social media posts, essays, and beyond.

College Writing I

Unlock the power of words. Learn more

Which course would you like to take first?

Select one option.

When would you like to start your first course $course?

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Congratulations!

First course:

Starting:

Courses 2 to 4 will follow your first course, but you can edit the start dates from your dashboard.