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How Do I Transfer Credits?

Once you apply, you will have a dedicated Admissions Advisor who will personally guide you through the process to ensure you begin with the maximum number of credits possible. This is how it will work:

  1. Submit your short online application, then log in to the UoPeople Portal to let us know you want to transfer credits.
  2. You will then be able to submit your transfer credit request by simply uploading your documents to the UoPeople Portal. Your Admissions Advisor can help you in this step.
  3. Once you have submitted your transfer credit request, the transfer credit team will review and evaluate your request, usually within 48 hours. You will be notified of the transfer credit team’s decision regarding your request via the UoPeople Portal and email. Credits earned through Sophia are guaranteed to transfer, however application of those courses depends on specific degree requirements and additional transfer credit that may be applied. Most Sophia courses will apply towards general education degree requirements.
  4. Up to 20 Sophia courses can be transferred to UoPeople at no cost. For additional courses, you will then pay $17 per approved course to transfer the credits to UoPeople.
  5. If applicable, all transfer credit fees need to be paid by the Application Deadline to be eligible to study in the upcoming term.
  6. If you have not completed your transfer credit request after 7 days, we will close the request in order to allow you to save your spot in the upcoming term. If you still want to submit a transfer request, you will be able to do so as a student.
  7. Please note that the preferred method of transcript delivery is Parchment. Instructions to access and download your transcript will be provided upon successful course completion.

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University of the People (UoPeople) and Sophia Learning have teamed up to offer greater flexibility and additional savings for students around the globe. Accessible anytime, anywhere, from your laptop, tablet or mobile device, Sophia’s self-paced courses let you earn general education credits on your schedule. Sophia’s general education courses are guaranteed to transfer into UoPeople’s undergraduate degree programs in business administration, health science, computer science, and general studies.

Prior to enrolling in Sophia courses, we recommend applying to University of the People, if you haven't done so already. If you have previously earned credits outside of Sophia, we recommend you first transfer that coursework to UoPeople to ensure you are not duplicating courses. Once your prior transfer credits are reviewed by UoPeople, you can then view the course chart below to find the right Sophia courses that will help you complete your degree at UoPeople.

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Sophia Course U of People Course ACE® ID Credits Rating
Business Administration
Business Communication Business Communication BUS 1105 Business Communications   SOPH-0059 3 13763
Business Law Business Law BUS 3305 Business Law and Ethics   SOPH-0032 3 32264
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting BUS 1102 Basic Accounting   SOPH-0010 3 59996
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Elective   SOPH-0014 3 78397
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics BUS 1104 Macroeconomics   SOPH-0012 3 56792
Microeconomics Microeconomics BUS 1103 Microeconomics   SOPH-0011 3 43971
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance BUS 2203 Principles of Finance 1   SOPH-0033 3 58400
Principles of Management Principles of Management BUS 1101 Principles of Business Management   SOPH-0054 3 29701
Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENGL 1102 English Composition 2   SOPH-0015 3 48623
English Composition II English Composition II ENGL 1102 English Composition 2   SOPH-0030 3 25098
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition ENGL 1102 English Composition 2   SOPH-0019 3 5683
Computer Science
Calculus I Calculus I MATH 1211 Calculus (3 Credits)   SOPH-0060 4 17188
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming CS 1103 Programming 2   SOPH-0062 3 8277
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming CS 1101 Programming Fundamentals / CS 1102 Programming 1   SOPH-0058 3 9230
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases CS 2203 Databases 1   SOPH-0047 3 16139
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development CS 2205 Web Programming 1   SOPH-0043 3 22522
Electives
Career Readiness Career Readiness Elective   SOPH-0066 3 7653
College Readiness College Readiness Elective   SOPH-0031 3 31769
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Elective   SOPH-0007 3 60214
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Humanities   SOPH-0065 3 34262
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Elective   SOPH-0021 1 54778
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Elective   SOPH-0017 2 12868
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Elective   SOPH-0067 1 9701
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Elective   SOPH-0041 1 8492
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Elective   SOPH-0061 1 3024
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Natural Sciences and Technology   SOPH-0070 1 5883
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Values and Ethical Reasoning   SOPH-0020 3 85583
Personal Finance Personal Finance BUS 2204 Personal Finance   SOPH-0044 3 19551
Precalculus Precalculus MATH 1201 College Algebra   SOPH-0069 3 8630
Project Management Project Management Elective   SOPH-0013 3 75605
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Elective   SOPH-0026 1 40396
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities   SOPH-0009 3 63763
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Elective   SOPH-0050 3 4024
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Elective   SOPH-0049 3 5213
General Education
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Civilization Studies, Culture and Belief   SOPH-0008 3 10796
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Sciences and Technology   SOPH-0056 3 29749
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Natural Sciences and Technology   SOPH-0023 3 70427
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition HS 2611 Nutrition   SOPH-0063 3 82425
Microbiology Microbiology Science   SOPH-0074 3 20441
Public Speaking Public Speaking Social and Behavioural Sciences   SOPH-0024 3 18353
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities or Elective   SOPH-0057 3 10724
Spanish II Spanish II Humanities or Elective   SOPH-0064 3 2261
U.S. Government U.S. Government Social Science   SOPH-0071 3 18886
U.S. History I U.S. History I Humanities   SOPH-0022 3 55054
U.S. History II U.S. History II Humanities   SOPH-0025 3 12237
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication BUS 1105 Business Communications   SOPH-0034 3 27975
Health Science; Social And Behavioral Sciences
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology   SOPH-0051 3 33174
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers PHIL 1402 Introduction to Philosophy   SOPH-0027 3 16000
Art History I Art History I AHIST 1401 Art History   SOPH-0006 3 56965
Art History II Art History II AHIST 1401 Art History   SOPH-0029 3 24822
Math Requirement
College Algebra College Algebra MATH 1201 College Algebra   SOPH-0001 3 88961
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MATH 1201 College Algebra   SOPH-0055 3 30830
Natural Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science ENVS 1301 Introduction to Environmental Sciences   SOPH-0016 3 69408
Human Biology Human Biology BIOL 1301 Introduction to Biology   SOPH-0002 3 71958
Social and Behavioral Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1504 Introduction to Psychology   SOPH-0048 3 44201
Statistics Requirement
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MATH 1280 Introduction to Statistics   SOPH-0005 3 98259

Sophia Courses Without Transfer Equivalency

The courses below do not currently transfer to University of the People under an established agreement. Before enrolling in these courses, please contact the school to confirm whether they will accept the credit.

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