American Sign Language (ASL) Online Courses

General Eligibility

High School Students

High school students are eligible to take UNC’s online ASL courses, and you can use the standard registration process that is noted below. However, if you attend a school that is near UNC’s Greeley Campus, please check with your high school counselor (or email dual.enrollment@unco.edu) to see if your school has an active concurrent enrollment partnership, which would mean you would need to take an campus-based course section of the ASL I-IV courses.

Undergraduate Students

UNC Degree-Seeking Students

Current UNC students can register for this course. Students who are taking only online courses should register for the “-900” section noted below. Students who are taking courses on the main campus in Greeley during the same term should use the UNC Schedule of Courses to register for sections numbered in the 970s (970, 971, etc.). Please reach out to kaitlin.mack@unco.edu or your Academic Advisor if you have questions.

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

If you are not seeking a degree at UNC, but have earned a GED or high school diploma, you may take this course (whether it is for personal interest; professional development; as a pre-requisite to a UNC program; or to transfer to another college or university). Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.

Eligibility by State

At this time, the University of Northern Colorado can provide postsecondary distance education in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all major U.S. territories. We are continuing to monitor requirements in all U.S. jurisdictions and seek clarification from government agencies when needed. If you have questions about whether UNC can offer distance education where you are located, please contact us and we will gladly assist you.

If this course involves any practica, internships, student teaching, healthcare clinicals or similar activities, please check the State Authorization (SARA) page for additional information on UNC’s ability to offer distance education tied to in-person activities completed across state lines.

ASL Course Eligibility/Placement

ASL I-IV are sequential courses. You will complete these ASL courses one at a time and in order.

Your placement in the ASL sequence depends on your background.

If you are new to ASL → Take ASL I (ASL101)

If you have recently taken ASL at the college Level → Take the next ASL course

If you have taken ASL at the high school level → Schedule an ASL screening

If you have ASL life experience → Schedule an ASL screening.

ASL Screening

If you will need ASL screening to determine your course placement, please email Kate Beilmann to schedule your screening: kate.beilmann@unco.edu

• The UNC ASL screening is conducted online. Cost is $25. Retro-credit may be available.
• The ASL screening is also recommended if your college-level ASL course(s) were taken more than one (1) year ago.

Prior Learning Credit: you can receive UNC credit for your prior learning if you screen into a course higher than ASL 101 and you earn a “B” or higher grade in your first UNC ASL course. Example: you screen into ASL 201 (ASL III) and earn a “B” grade. You can then petition to receive the additional six transcript-eligible credit hours for ASL 101 and 102.

Tuition & Fees

Fall 2025 through Summer 2026

• ASL I-IV: $1,659 per course ($528/credit + $75 language lab fee which supports your ASL Bear Lab sessions).
• ASL 310 (when offered): $1,584 ($528/credit).

There are no fees for application/registration.

Course Materials

• ASL I-III: $45 if published directly in the online course; $60 if using the UNC bookstore.
• ASL IV: $60 if published directly in the online course; $80 if using the UNC bookstore.

Spring Course Dates

Courses run: Jan. 12 to May 10, 2026

Registration opens: November 10

Add/Register by: Jan. 16

Drop by: Jan. 26

Withdraw by: May 1

Activate Student Records Through Ursa

Ursa is UNC’s online access to secure information and tools. You can use Ursa to manage registration, view grades, order transcripts, view and pay student bills, complete forms and more.

If you have taken a course through UNC in the past 12 months, you will need your Bear Number.

1. If needed, use the Look up Bear Number service.
2. Go to the Ursa site and use your Bear Number to login. Click on “forgot password” to reset if needed.
3. You will also need to know your “BearMail” email address. If you have questions about your BearMail account. Please contact Tech Support.

If you have never attended UNC, or have not attended UNC within the past 12 months…

1. Please create your UNC account via the UNC non-degree-seeking application.
2. Once you submit the non-degree-seeking application, it may take 24-48 hours to process your information. You will receive a confirmation email with your Bear Number and BearMail (email) address. All UNC correspondence goes to your secure BearMail account. It is important you know how to access it.
3. Activate your Ursa account (click “Account Activation Instructions”).
4. Once your account is activated (this may take up to 30 minutes), log onto Ursa. To login, enter your user name/PDID (provided during your account activation) and the password you chose.

Contact ASLIS (Needed for Most Courses/Students)

All courses except for ASL 101 have prerequisite courses that will require an override if you did not take the prerequisite course at UNC.

If you are enrolling for a course that is not ASL 101 and you attained eligibility for your course via ASL screening, or via coursework taken at another institution, you will need to complete this step to get the override prior to registering. After you have activated your account via one of the paths noted above, you will need to email kate.beilmann@unco.edu in the Department of American Sign Language & Interpreting Studies and provide her with the following:

• Your name.
• UNC Bear number.
• What class you are registering for.
• Attach to your email (or fax to 970-351-1317) your unofficial transcript showing ASL prerequisite courses (this item is not needed if you were placed into the course via ASL screening).

Register for Your Specific Course

1. Once you have logged onto URSA, click on the blue student tab and you are ready to register for this class. While registering in URSA, be sure to reference the course information and correct CRN number listed on this page.
2. Follow this Tutorial if you need help registering.

Canvas is the online learning environment. You can log into your course starting on the date the course begins (if you register after the course began, it may take up to 24 hours to be able to access it in Canvas). To view and participate in your online course…

1. Go to Canvas Student Login
2. You will login using your full BearMail address.
3. For information and navigational tips on using Canvas go to: Canvas Support

If you encounter any problems, please contact our Technical Support Center.

You can also call 970-351-4357 or 800-545-2331.

Live Technical Support hours:

Mon-Fri: 8am to 7pm
Sat-Sun: 10am to 7pm

You can still submit Technical Support requests for assistance outside the live support hours. A ticket will be created and a technician will follow up with your request.

If you wish to drop or withdraw from the course, you must do so on or before the deadline dates listed in the Course Basics box.

If you are registered for any other courses in the same academic term, you can drop or withdraw within your Ursa account.
If this is your only course this term, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@unco.edu or 970-351-4862.

It is your responsibility to know the drop and withdrawal deadlines and procedures.

Tuition for this course is listed in the Course Basics box on this page. Any course materials costs (textbooks, digital access, etc.) would be a separate or additional expense.

Billing notification will be sent to your BearMail (student email) account when your bill is ready. If you have not activated your BearMail, directions are in the account activation instructions above.

• Please pay your bill by the due date listed on your eBill to avoid service charges.
• To view or pay your bill, log into Ursa and go to the Financial tab. You will not receive a bill in the mail; UNC has an eBill system.
• Further instructions for finding and paying your bill are available on the UNC Bursar’s website.