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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, and computer science.

Prior to enrolling in Sophia courses, we recommend applying to the 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 7580
Business Law Business Law BUS 3305 Business Law and Ethics   SOPH-0032 3 20250
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting BUS 1102 Basic Accounting   SOPH-0010 3 41541
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Elective   SOPH-0014 3 55437
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics BUS 1104 Macroeconomics   SOPH-0012 3 31436
Microeconomics Microeconomics BUS 1103 Microeconomics   SOPH-0011 3 23114
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance BUS 2203 Principles of Finance 1   SOPH-0033 3 37470
Principles of Management Principles of Management BUS 1101 Principles of Business Management   SOPH-0054 3 18003
Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENGL 1102 English Composition 2   SOPH-0015 3 27028
English Composition II English Composition II ENGL 1102 English Composition 2   SOPH-0030 3 14506
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition ENGL 1102 English Composition 2   SOPH-0019 3 4610
Computer Science
Calculus I Calculus I MATH 1211 Calculus (3 Credits)   SOPH-0060 4 9869
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming CS 1103 Programming 2   SOPH-0062 3 5663
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming CS 1101 Programming Fundamentals / CS 1102 Programming 1   SOPH-0058 3 6368
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases CS 2203 Databases 1   SOPH-0047 3 10145
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development CS 2205 Web Programming 1   SOPH-0043 3 20294
Electives
Career Readiness Career Readiness Elective   SOPH-0066 3 4512
College Readiness College Readiness Elective   SOPH-0031 3 24747
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Elective   SOPH-0007 3 37555
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Humanities   SOPH-0065 3 18433
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Elective   SOPH-0021 1 39955
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Elective   SOPH-0017 2 8742
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Elective   SOPH-0067 1 5173
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Elective   SOPH-0041 1 5043
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Elective   SOPH-0061 1 1916
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Natural Sciences and Technology   SOPH-0070 1 2769
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Values and Ethical Reasoning   SOPH-0020 3 56750
Personal Finance Personal Finance BUS 2204 Personal Finance   SOPH-0044 3 12804
Precalculus Precalculus MATH 1201 College Algebra   SOPH-0069 3 4516
Project Management Project Management Elective   SOPH-0013 3 55240
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Elective   SOPH-0026 1 32824
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities   SOPH-0009 3 52105
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Elective   SOPH-0050 3 2065
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Elective   SOPH-0049 3 2570
General Education
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Civilization Studies, Culture and Belief   SOPH-0008 3 6367
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Sciences and Technology   SOPH-0056 3 14832
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Natural Sciences and Technology   SOPH-0023 3 53091
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition HS 2611 Nutrition   SOPH-0063 3 45119
Microbiology Microbiology Science   SOPH-0074 3 9387
Public Speaking Public Speaking Social and Behavioural Sciences   SOPH-0024 3 10867
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities or Elective   SOPH-0057 3 6285
Spanish II Spanish II Humanities or Elective   SOPH-0064 3 1519
U.S. Government U.S. Government Social Science   SOPH-0071 3 9545
U.S. History I U.S. History I Humanities   SOPH-0022 3 19054
U.S. History II U.S. History II Humanities   SOPH-0025 3 6536
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication BUS 1105 Business Communications   SOPH-0034 3 20649
Health Science; Social And Behavioral Sciences
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology   SOPH-0051 3 15972
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers PHIL 1402 Introduction to Philosophy   SOPH-0027 3 10310
Art History I Art History I AHIST 1401 Art History   SOPH-0006 3 44527
Art History II Art History II AHIST 1401 Art History   SOPH-0029 3 21695
Math Requirement
College Algebra College Algebra MATH 1201 College Algebra   SOPH-0001 3 58363
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MATH 1201 College Algebra   SOPH-0055 3 19096
Natural Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science ENVS 1301 Introduction to Environmental Sciences   SOPH-0016 3 47216
Human Biology Human Biology BIOL 1301 Introduction to Biology   SOPH-0002 3 51626
Social and Behavioral Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1504 Introduction to Psychology   SOPH-0048 3 26906
Statistics Requirement
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MATH 1280 Introduction to Statistics   SOPH-0005 3 65186

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