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:
- Submit your short online application, then log in to the UoPeople Portal to let us know you want to transfer credits.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If applicable, all transfer credit fees need to be paid by the Application Deadline to be eligible to study in the upcoming term.
- 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.
- 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. ×
Earn your degree affordably and on your terms
Take courses that transfer to the University of People for just $99/month
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.
How It Works
Here's how Sophia works with your degree at University of People.
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Try Sophia for Free
Get started with a free trial and experience Sophia's smart, user-friendly courseroom. Sample as many of our college-level online courses as you'd like, get to know the instructors, and see if Sophia is right for you.
- Tour the courseroom
- Meet the instructors
- Take the first quiz
You can skip this step and Become a Member right away.
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Become a Member
Save time and money earning your degree when you become a Sophia member. Our online and on-demand courses help you knock out your general education requirements fast and on your terms.
- Gain unlimited access
- 60+ on-demand courses
- Only $99 a month
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Take Courses
Take one or many of our highly-rated courses. Complete all the required assessments with an overall score of 70% or above and go onto the next one.
- Take as many (or as few) as you want
- Go at your own pace
- Courses are pass-fail
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Transfer Credit
Our partnership with University of the People ensures Sophia courses count toward your degree.
Note: The University of the People assesses a fee per approved transfer course. Contact University of the People to learn more.
Membership Plans & Pricing
Try any course for free and when you're ready, choose a membership plan to get unlimited access to 50+ courses.
1 MONTH
You want to work quickly through one or two courses.
$99
4 MONTHS
You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.
25% savings
$299
12 MONTHS
You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.
50% savings
$599
Courses
Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at University of People.
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| Sophia Course | U of People Course | Credits | Rating | |
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| Business Administration | ||||
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Business Communication | BUS 1105 Business Communications | 3 |
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Business Law | BUS 3305 Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
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Financial Accounting | BUS 1102 Basic Accounting | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | Elective | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | BUS 1104 Macroeconomics | 3 |
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Microeconomics | BUS 1103 Microeconomics | 3 |
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Principles of Finance | BUS 2203 Principles of Finance 1 | 3 |
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Principles of Management | BUS 1101 Principles of Business Management | 3 |
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| Communication | ||||
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English Composition I | ENGL 1102 English Composition 2 | 3 |
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English Composition II | ENGL 1102 English Composition 2 | 3 |
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Foundations of English Composition | ENGL 1102 English Composition 2 | 3 |
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Calculus I | MATH 1211 Calculus (3 Credits) | 4 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | CS 1103 Programming 2 | 3 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | CS 1101 Programming Fundamentals / CS 1102 Programming 1 | 3 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | CS 2203 Databases 1 | 3 |
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Introduction to Web Development | CS 2205 Web Programming 1 | 3 |
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Career Readiness | Elective | 3 |
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College Readiness | Elective | 3 |
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Conflict Resolution | Elective | 3 |
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Critical Thinking | Humanities | 3 |
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Developing Effective Teams | Elective | 1 |
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Foundations of Statistics | Elective | 2 |
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Human Biology Lab | Elective | 1 |
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IT Career Exploration | Elective | 1 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | Elective | 1 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | Natural Sciences and Technology | 1 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Values and Ethical Reasoning | 3 |
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Personal Finance | BUS 2204 Personal Finance | 3 |
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Precalculus | MATH 1201 College Algebra | 3 |
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Project Management | Elective | 3 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | Elective | 1 |
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Visual Communications | Humanities | 3 |
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Workplace Writing I | Elective | 3 |
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Workplace Writing II | Elective | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | Civilization Studies, Culture and Belief | 3 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | Natural Sciences and Technology | 3 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | Natural Sciences and Technology | 3 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | HS 2611 Nutrition | 3 |
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Microbiology | Science | 3 |
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Public Speaking | Social and Behavioural Sciences | 3 |
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Spanish I | Humanities or Elective | 3 |
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Spanish II | Humanities or Elective | 3 |
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U.S. Government | Social Science | 3 |
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U.S. History I | Humanities | 3 |
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U.S. History II | Humanities | 3 |
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Workplace Communication | BUS 1105 Business Communications | 3 |
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| Health Science; Social And Behavioral Sciences | ||||
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Introduction to Sociology | SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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| Humanities | ||||
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | PHIL 1402 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
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Art History I | AHIST 1401 Art History | 3 |
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Art History II | AHIST 1401 Art History | 3 |
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College Algebra | MATH 1201 College Algebra | 3 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | MATH 1201 College Algebra | 3 |
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| Natural Science | ||||
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Environmental Science | ENVS 1301 Introduction to Environmental Sciences | 3 |
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Human Biology | BIOL 1301 Introduction to Biology | 3 |
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Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1504 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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| Statistics Requirement | ||||
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Introduction to Statistics | MATH 1280 Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
University of the People has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
| Sophia Course | Category | Credits | Rating | |
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Anatomy and Physiology I | Science | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | Science | 1 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | Science | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | Science | 1 |
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Business Ethics | Business | 3 |
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Criminology | Social Science | 3 |
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French I | Language | 3 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | Science | 3 |
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Introduction to Networking | Computer Science and IT | 3 |
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Lifespan Development | Social Science | 3 |
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Managerial Accounting | Business | 3 |
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Microbiology Lab | Science | 1 |
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Organizational Behavior | Business | 3 |
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Principles of Marketing | Business | 3 |
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