Frequently Asked Questions

Meritus College is a fully online non-profit college designed for working adults and career-changers. Our programs offer the flexibility, coaching, and career relevance you need to succeed without pausing your job or personal commitments. Through real-world learning, personalized coaching, and job-ready skills, our mission is to help learners like you advance your career.

We combine embedded credentials, 1:1 coaching, and our unique "Workplace as Laboratory" model to offer real-world, relevant learning. Our programs are 100% online and designed to help you learn while you earn. You’ll build a strong resume throughout your journey, not only at the end.

Meritus College is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. 

Meritus College is a nonprofit college registered under the Utah Postsecondary School and State Authorization Act (Utah Code, Title 13, Chapter 34) to operate as a degree granting postsecondary institution in the State of Utah. 

Registration under the Utah Postsecondary School and State Authorization Act does not mean that the State of Utah supervises, recommends, nor accredits the institution. It is learners’ responsibility to determine whether credits, degrees, or certificates from the institution will transfer to other institutions or meet employers’ training requirements.

Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology and Innovation are prepared for entry- to mid-level roles such as Technical Project Manager, IT Team Lead, Technology Operations Coordinator, Product or Program Manager, and Tech Support Supervisor.

The degree blends technical skills, leadership, project management, and ethical decision-making, preparing you for dynamic, tech-driven workplaces. You’ll complete 64 semester credit hours across technical, management, communication, and human-centered design courses, with coaching and job-based application throughout.

Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and reside in the United States. No standardized test scores are required. We focus on motivation, readiness, and alignment with our flexible, career-connected model.

Embedded certificates take two terms (1 semester) to complete. The full Associate of Applied Science degree takes two years of study at a “full-time” pace (two courses per term in Fall and Spring semesters, 1 course per term in the Summer semester, for 2 years) to complete.

We offer a 64-semester-credit-hour Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology and Innovation, along with certificates in:

Each certificate is 16 semester credit hours and can be earned on its own or applied toward the AAS degree. Certificates are designed to help you secure entry-level jobs while you continue progressing toward a degree.

Prospective learners must complete the following steps and submit the following documentation to the Admissions Office to be considered for admission.

Complete Application for Admission.
There is no application fee to apply to Meritus College.

Submit your Documents.

1. If you’ve earned a high school diploma or equivalent from the United States: Provide your Official Transcripts demonstrating an earned high school diploma or its accepted equivalent (i.e., GED, state verified home school documents). 
2. If you’ve earned your high school diploma outside of the United States: For prospective learners who earned their diploma or qualifying any degree outside the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service, a member of either the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). The official transcripts and evaluation results must be submitted to Meritus for review.

Conditional Enrollment: Official proof of an earned high school diploma (or its accepted equivalent) must be received by Meritus College directly from the sending institution within one enrollment term, not to exceed 8 weeks

Demonstration of English Language Proficiency - ***ONLY for prospective learners whose native language is not English or who did not earn a high school diploma or degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English was the principal language of instruction.***
You must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following:

1. Duolingo English Test = 95
2. College Board Accuplacer ESL Exam Series

ESL Language Use = 85
ESL Listening = 80
ESL Reading = 85
ESL Sentence Meaning = 90
ESL Writeplacer = 4
Comprehensive Score (all exams) = 350A
3. A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “C” or higher from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or an accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was English. 

For the 2025–2026 Academic Year, the full cost to attend Meritus College - including tuition, required fees, and payment options - is $0. All program costs are fully covered by philanthropic support, so learners do not pay tuition or mandatory fees. This tuition-free model applies to all admitted students for the 2025-2026 Academic Year and is confirmed in your Enrollment Agreement.

Unexpected life events can interrupt your studies. Meritus College provides a withdrawal policy that is transparent, fair, and compliant with accreditation and regulatory requirements, while ensuring you are aware of the academic and financial impacts of your decision.

You may drop within the first 7 days for a full refund. From Day 8 through 28, you will receive a partial refund. The amount is as follows: 

Week of term	Action allowed	Transcript impact	Tuition refund
Week 1 (Day 1-7)	Drop or withdraw	Course removed	100% Refund
Week 2 (Day 8-14)	Withdraw	W on transcript	80% Refund
Week 3 (Day 15-21)	Withdraw	W on transcript	40% Refund
Week 4 (Day 22 - 28)	Withdraw	W on transcript	20% Refund
Weeks 5-8 (Day 29 onward)	Withdraw	W on transcript	0% Refund

Meritus College observes Census Day on Day 14 of each 8-week term. This is the date when your enrollment is locked for the term.

All courses are 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you can log in and complete work on your schedule. Some courses may offer optional live sessions, and all materials are embedded in Canvas, our learning management system.

Canvas is our LMS, or Learning Management System. This is your virtual campus, where you’ll access your courses, complete assignments, engage in discussions, and connect with faculty and classmates. Before your first term, you’ll receive hands-on training during orientation to learn how to use Canvas, our library services, your student portal, Zoom, and other classroom tools. 

The "Workplace as Laboratory" model turns your job into your classroom. You'll reflect on your real-world work experiences, apply course concepts directly to your role, and complete job-based projects. It brings learning to life while helping you grow in your current or future role.

Meritus College operates on 8-week terms. There are two terms per semester (Fall and Spring), with an optional summer term. Most students take 2 courses per term, totaling 4 courses per semester.

Each 3-semester-credit-hour course includes about 135 hours of engagement across 8 weeks, roughly 17 hours per week. This includes applied learning, group projects, instructor feedback, and coaching.