Welcome to Smarter by 1 Degree!

You’ve just stepped into a program designed to make earning your college degree clear, intentional, and doable. Our goal is simple. Help you move forward one smart step at a time with clarity, confidence, and the right support behind you.

What Makes SB1D Different

At SB1D, we believe college should make sense. It should be affordable, purposeful, and built around real progress. That’s why we’ve partnered with universities like Crestpoint University to create degree pathways that lead to accredited college credit without the busywork or unnecessary extras.

What Your Experience Will Look Like

You’ll be working through your courses using Canvas and the SB1D Portal, where everything is already organized for you. Each course includes a pacing guide, clear lesson expectations, and built in structure so you always know what to focus on next. Our model is asynchronous, which means you have flexibility in your schedule, but it is still structured and guided. You are not left to figure things out on your own. We’ve designed this to give you both freedom and accountability.

A Plan That’s Already Built for You

From day one, your full degree plan is mapped out. Every course is placed with purpose, and every step is part of a bigger strategy. There is no guessing what to take next or wondering if you are on track.

You’ll be able to see your entire path from start to finish, and we will walk alongside you as you move through it.

Real College Credit, Real Progress

The work you are doing matters. Every course is aligned to college level expectations and moves you forward toward your degree. You are not repeating work or taking classes that do not count.

Support That’s Actually There

You are not doing this alone. Our team is here to guide you, answer questions, and help you stay on track. 

What You’ll Use

Everything runs through your SB1D Portal, which keeps things simple and organized.

• SB1D Portal is your main hub for course access and support
• Canvas is where you will complete lessons and learning activities
• Ampeducator is used for exams
  

Everything connects in one place so you are not jumping between systems trying to figure things out.

What Happens Next

You’ll start with your Orientation course, which walks you through exactly how everything works and how to navigate your tools. From there, you’ll set up your accounts, begin your first course, and start building momentum.

Your Path Is Already in Place

Your full pathway is already laid out in your degree plan. You do not need to figure out the big picture.

Just focus on the course in front of you. We’ll help guide the rest.