Semester Live Courses
ages 12–18
- Live virtual instruction and labs
- $50 one-time application fee
- $360 per course
Semester Live Courses
ages 12–18
- Live virtual instruction and labs
- $50 one-time application fee
- $360 per course
August–May
Academic Calendar
6–7 Courses
Per Semester
Certified Teachers and Structure
Semester Live courses offer students the benefits of live instruction from certified teachers, group tutoring, and one-on-one mentoring, ensuring they receive the structured support needed to stay on track. They have opportunities to connect with peers, engage in interactive learning, and apply for our Student Council course for leadership development—all within a collaborative academic environment. Following a traditional August–May academic calendar, these courses feature semester-based schedules and weekly deadlines, making them ideal for students who thrive on structure, real-time interaction, and ongoing support.
Teacher-guided
Learning
- Live teacher-led activities
- Engaging discussions with other students
- Certified teachers
Self-guided
Learning
- Self-guided coursework
- Complete classes online
- Ongoing support from our Student Success Center
Make Your Own Schedule
BYU Online High School Semester Live courses allow you the freedom to create your own schedule, while maintaining a structured schedule to keep you on track. When making a schedule consider your:
- Virtual Live Instructions (VLIs) Zoom Classes
- Correspondence with teachers
- Participation in school activities
Each 0.5 credit hour (one semester) course is designed to be completed in approximately 80–90 hours of study with a typical semester running 16–18 weeks as illustrated below:
Typical course length
60 mins X 5 days/week = 16–18 weeks
Diploma Tracks
Choosing a diploma track determines the rigor of your coursework. The course tracks below are recommendations and can be customized to suit your needs by working with your school counselor or advisor.
Standard
Stand out academically for college
- 24 credits of courses
- Minimum 25% or 6–7 credits / 12–14 courses through BYU Online High School
Advanced
Compete for top colleges and scholarships
- 28 credits of courses
- All Standard requirements
- 2+ years of foreign languages
- College-level language arts, science, social studies, and math
1Apply Online
Takes a few minutes and costs only $50.
2Send Transcript
Obtain a copy of your current transcript and send it to us.
3Attend a Virtual
Information Session
Information Session
4Meet with a
School Counselor
or Advisor
School Counselor
or Advisor
Once accepted you’ll have a planning session with a school counselor.
5Pick Courses
Over 200 courses with support from teachers, tutors, and peer mentors.
6Start Learning!
Login and start learning!
Need Financial Assistance?
Our administrators will answer any questions you have.
Semester Live FAQs
Is there an age minimum to begin?
We recommend that students be at least 12 years old to enroll.
Is BYU Online High School accredited?
Yes, we are accredited by Cognia and the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS). Many BYU OHS courses are also approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Is free tutoring available?
Our team of experienced tutors is available to help your student with coursework for no additional cost. Learn more about the BYU Student Success Center.
Will a BYU high school diploma help me get into BYU?
There is currently no direct correlation, but our school counselor can help students apply.
My student is starting her last year of high school. Can she still transfer and earn a diploma?
BYU OHS accepts transfer credits earned or grade placement from institutions that are accredited by recognized national, regional, or state accrediting agencies. Students must complete at least 25 percent of their total credits through BYU OHS. Additionally, students must be enrolled at BYU OHS during the semester of their intended graduation and complete at least two courses with BYU OHS during their senior year. Concurrent Enrollment courses taken and passed at BYU or through BYU Independent Study University courses can count toward the 25 percent. External credits and transfer credits (including BYU Independent Study High School courses) do not count toward the 25 percent.
Do I need to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to take a course?
No. Our online high school courses are secular in nature and open to everyone.
What about sports or other extracurriculars?
All BYU Online High School students are considered full-time. A local school would need to approve participation in activities at that school.
What will tuition cost?
Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $360 per Semester Live course and $275 per Flex On Demand course. At this time scholarships are not available; however, you may apply for Financial Assistance.
Is concurrent enrollment in university courses possible?
Yes. Concurrent enrollment courses are offered through BYU Online High School.
Can students graduate early?
Semester students are encouraged to stay on pace with their class; however, taking additional courses could result in early graduation.
Do students have to start as freshmen?
No. Students can:
- start as a freshman and complete all four years, or
- start in a local accredited school and transfer into a BYU OHS class, meeting requirements.
Do the Semester Live courses adhere to a schedule?
Students complete six to seven courses during each of the two semesters that comprise a school year. Students will need to create and follow a schedule to make sure all lessons and assignments are completed on time and that the course is completed before the end of the semester. Each semester is 16 weeks long plus finals week. When making a schedule consider that students are expected to attend scheduled virtual live instructions (VLIs), correspond with administrators and teachers, and participate in school activities unless pre-approved alternative arrangements are made.
Is Financial Assistance available?
Yes. After applying for Admissions, you may also apply for Financial Aid. See more information at https://hs.byu.edu/financial-assistance.
BYU OHS wants to offer our exceptional educational experiences to qualified students regardless of their financial circumstances. Financial assistance is available only to full-time students regardless of a student’s country of residence and financial assistance applications are evaluated independently of admission applications.
Financial assistance is applied towards the cost of tuition. We do not provide financial aid or loans for computers or other school-related materials.
Financial aid applications are reviewed each week.
Are there any additional fees?
Some courses require books and other materials that are not included in tuition. See additional tuition and fees listed at http://hs.byu.edu/policies/tuition-and-fees.
Learn the way you want to.
We have every option to suit your virtual learning needs.
Ages 12–18 yrs
Semester Live
- Online Courses
- Teacher Office Hours
- School Counselor
- Student Success Center
- Student Devotionals/Forums
- AP/Concurrent Enrollment
- Standard or Advanced Diploma Tracks
- Synchronous
(work with your class) - Semester-Based
(limited to courses offered) - Start in August or January
- Finish in December or May
- Late Work Policy
- Teacher-Guided
- $360
- Student Clubs/Activities
- Live Zoom Classes
- Student Council
Flex On Demand
- Online Courses
- Teacher Office Hours
- School Counselor
- Student Success Center
- Student Devotionals/Forums
- AP/Concurrent Enrollment
- Standard or Advanced Diploma Tracks
- Asynchronous
(work at your own pace) - Flexible Year-Round
(all courses available) - Start Anytime
- Finish Within Six Months
- No Late Work Policy
- Self-Guided
- $275
- Student Clubs/Activities
Ages 18+ yrs
Flex On Demand
- Online Courses
- Teacher Office Hours
- School Counselor
- Student Success Center
- Student Devotionals/Forums
- Concurrent Enrollment Only
- Standard Diploma Track Only
- Asynchronous
(work at your own pace) - Flexible Year-Round
(all courses available) - Start Anytime
- Finish Within Six Months
- No Late Work Policy
- Self-Guided
- $275
