1.Do I need to submit a paper assignment or take an offline exam?

No, you don′t. All assignments and exams will be completed on the ARC online learning platform.

2.How can I finish the exam online?

You can complete and submit your paper on the ARC online learning platform within the stipulated time.

3.How can I check my exam score?

Your usual scores can be viewed on the ARC learning platform by yourself. The final scores will be reviewed by the host university and notified via email.

1.How should an online course be conducted and what does it contain?

We use ARC′s own online teaching platform, where you can view reading materials, assignments and videos, attend lectures and activities, and interact with other students. The assignments have different forms including essays, quizzes, group projects, discussions, etc. Your course will have a fixed start and end date, and your homework will also have a fixed deadline.

2.How long does each class take?

The time of each class is determined by the teacher and the course. There are two options:

a: 3 hours of recorded courses per week +2 hours of online Q&A +10 hours of homework and self-study time

10 hours of live online courses per week +5 hours of online self-study time

The above two methods can be determined according to the individual situation, there is no difference in learning outcomes.

3.Will online courses affect the quality of teaching?

No, it won’t. The difficulty level and duration of online class is the same as the offline class, and there is no difference in teaching results. ARC′s online courses can save you a lot of money to study abroad offline without any limitation of time and space or compromising the teaching quality, so that you can get credits anytime, anywhere.

1.How to apply

Contact ARC course consultant—Confirm course information—Pay application Fee—Fill in the application form—Wait for the LOP—Complete study Students can complete the entire ARC school program application process online.

2.What is course evaluation and how to evaluate courses?

Generally, before applying for ARC international course program, students need to contact the Academic Advisor or Registration Office of their home university with the syllabus of the required courses in the form of interview or E-mail, so as to obtain the permission to study in international course program, that is, to evaluate courses. Contact ARC course consultant to obtain syllabus—apply for LOP—submit LOP to ARC—Completed study.。

3.What materials do I need to provide for application?

You can check the ARC Student System to provide the required materials when you apply. Fill out the application form after paying the fee, and contact your course consultant if you have any questions.

1.What should I do if I have a technical problem in class?

If you encounter any technical problems, please contact email: itsupport@arcedc.org

2.What should I do if I lose my assignment/exam due to the network problem?

In this case, please contact the technical department and give feedback to your course consultant.

3.Is online course fluency affected by geography?

It′s not affected by geography. ARC online learning platform ensures that the fluency of your online classes is not affected by any geographic location, as long as your network is smooth.

1.When I have questions, who should I ask?

A: Contact the instructor or teaching assistant if you have any academic questions.
B: Contact the course consultant regarding credit transfer, academic plan or any other problems. ARC course consultant team will provide professional solutions for you promptly.

2.How are the credits calculated? How many credits are there in each course?

Students will be awarded three standard credits for each course, equivalent to one semester of a standard North American university course. The exact number of credits transferred back to the university where the student is studying in the United States is determined by the school′s registrar′s office.

3.Will the transfer affect my GPA at school?

Generally speaking, credits earned outside the university are not included in the GPA, so it will not affect the student′s GPA at his/her own university. For details, please consult the course consultant.

4.How many credits can I transfer each year?

Most universities stipulate that you can transfer no more than five classes a year. Refer to your university for details.

1.When can I complete the credit transfer?

The host university will send the transcript to your home university within 30 days after the end of each program. You can consult your university by email for the specific progress of credit transfer. If you have any questions, you could consult your course consultant.

2.Will the transfer affect my application for graduate study or looking for a job?

Absolutely not. ARC will keep the transcript permanently for you. If you need to send it by post in the future, you just need to pay the postage.

3.Do I need to go through any procedures to transfer credits?

No, you don′t. All you need to do is complete the course evaluation process before the course starts.

4.What should I do if I fail to transfer my credits?

ARC guarantees the success of 100% credits transfer and promises a full refund without any worries.