edX: Frequently Asked Questions
UC San Diego’s edX courses, including the UC San Diego MicroMaster programs, are developed and taught by UC San Diego faculty and staff with online learning in mind. Learners engage in digital course material from anywhere and at anytime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get any benefit or preferred status toward admission to a degree program at UC San Diego if I complete any edX courses or programs?
No, you do not receive any benefit or preferred status toward admission to a degree program at UC San Diego if you complete any edX courses or programs.
Can I receive university credit for taking an edX course?
UC San Diego's MicroMaster edX programs are not official credit-bearing courses for UC San Diego, but rather are courses created by UC San Diego faculty in which you can earn a edX certificate. To learn more about edX certificates, please see edX's page on Course Certificates. edX certificates do not represent university credit or continuing education units from UC San Diego and do not come with a UC San Diego transcript.
I'm having technical issues with edX. How do I get help?
edX provides 24/7 help for learners. Go to the edX Learner Help Center and explore countless answers for potential problems. To ask questions directly, submit a question through the Contact Us page.
I am a UC San Diego instructor and would like to utilize edX for transforming my on-campus course. Who can I talk to?
The Digital Learning team at the Teaching + Learning Commons is available to consult with faculty and instructors who are interested in hybrid and online learning integrations or MOOC implementations. Contact the Digital Learning team.