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College Writing I

  • • Earn 3 transferable credits
  • • 100% online and Zoom-free
  • • Includes everything you need

Courses as low as $597

Original price: $1332

Monthly payment option available

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Benefits

  • College Credits

    Earn 3 credits transferable to your school of choice

  • Fun + Flexible

    Interactive experience with on-demand lessons

  • Affordable

    50% less expensive than traditional college

  • Course
    Overview

    We live in a world of words—that express and communicate something of ourselves, that convince and entertain us, that define and transform who we are. This course will help you discover this world, and empower you to make your mark.

    In this cutting-edge course, you’ll develop a priceless “writing toolbox”, which will help you succeed wherever life takes you.

    Join the charismatic and passionate Professor John Kaag as he interviews celebrated writers to share unique perspectives and writing secrets you won’t find anywhere else.

  • World-class
    Professor

    Dr. John Kaag is the Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and Miller Scholar at the Santa Fe Institute. Hand-picked for his passion and charismatic teaching style, and fresh off of his inspiring teaching turn in Outlier’s Intro to Philosophy course, he’s your perfect ambassador to the world of academic writing.

    For added perspective, Dr. Kaag will be joined throughout the course by 6 guest lecturers who are all celebrated writers in their own right, including journalists, authors, editors, radio hosts, and playwrights.

  • How It
    Works

    This course is available as a 14-week term.

    Enjoy cinematic video lessons (our CEO co-founded MasterClass).

    Enhance your learning with gorgeous interactive textbooks based on evidence-based active learning principles.

    When it is time for exams, open windows are designed to fit around your schedule.

  • Dedicated
    Support

    Hit a snag on the site? Have a burning question? We’ve got you covered.

    Our dedicated Student Success team is available to assist you—and push you—to help you pass with flying colors.

    And, if you do all the work but do not pass, we will offer a full refund*.

Transferable credits from a top 50 school

Most schools accept credits transferred from University of Pittsburgh

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Full refund if you do the work and don't pass

If you’ve put in the time and effort to do all the work for a course but do not receive a passing grade, that’s on us and you will receive a full refund. You may also exit the course before the drop deadline to receive a full refund (14 days from start for 14-week courses).

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Traditional course Outlier College Writing I

Cost Per Course

$1332

Cost Per Course

$597 with monthly payment option

Credits

Usually 3-4 credits from your school

Credits

3 transferrable credits

Risk

Pay full price after the drop deadline

Risk

Full refund if you do the work but don't pass

Format

In-person or Zoom

Format

Interactive and 100% online (Zoom-free)

Instructors

1 per class

Instructors

World-class guest lecturers

Lectures

Specific time and place

Lectures

On-demand, anywhere

Exams

Specific hour

Exams

Flexible window

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What you’ll learn

This course covers all the basic principles and topics of College Writing I that you’ll need for college credit (and then some—see the syllabus for a complete list), plus:

  • How to level up your love letters (and all your writing).

  • What writing and magic have in common. (Hint: a lot.)

  • How to write better professional emails using The Princess Bride.

  • How to get your writing published.

  • Most times, short sentences work best.

Frequently asked questions

  • We recommend students have earned at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. You must be 13 or older and willing to commit yourself academically to enroll in our courses. Students attempting Outlier courses should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework.

    In addition, students will need Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer (tablets, Chromebook and cell phones do not meet our requirements) to complete the course.

  • When you Audit an Outlier course, it simply means you’re taking the course without the expectation of earning credits or impacting your college transcript. You will not receive a grade, a transcript, nor credits, and will not be participating in exams.

    The Audit Path is ideal for:

    -High school students who are looking to add sparkle to their college applications, or who wish to learn more about a subject, but avoid the burden of impacting their permanent records.

    -Lifelong learners who want to take a serious course but aren’t interested in receiving grades or college credits.

    Learn more about our audit option in the Help Center.

  • Exams and writing assignments (when applicable) are each open to take for a set window of time (usually several days).

  • If you have a request for reasonable disability accommodations, contact success@outlier.org. Please include specifics regarding the accommodation you are seeking. Additionally, if you have a disability accommodations letter from a school you are currently attending, you may send that to us as well.

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