Do Sophia Learning credits transfer?

Sophia courses are transferable to partner colleges and universities, as well as hundreds of additional institutions that reviewed Sophia courses for credit. However, it's important to confirm that your courses will transfer to your chosen institution.

How does Sophia transfer credits?

Sophia offers our students two options for transcripting: 1) We can send an official Sophia transcript directly to student's college or university. There is no charge for this service. 2) Some colleges/universities may require an official transcript from the American Council on Education.

Are Sophia credits accredited?

While neither Sophia nor StraighterLine can be accredited as colleges or universities because they don't grant degrees, they can offer courses accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Does Sophia Learning automatically send transcripts?

As a partner institution, you can choose to have Sophia automatically send transcripts for your student's courses for transfer credits, or elect for students to send them manually.

Do Sophia Learning credits expire?

Can I take courses for credit if I'm not enrolled at a school? Sophia course completions do not expire and will be available to submit for transfer when you're ready. At that time, check with your school's registrar for their credit transfer policies.

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How many Sophia credits can you transfer?

Please request your Sophia Learning transcripts be sent to UAGC through your Sophia account. Students must complete 120 credits to obtain a bachelor's degree. A maximum of 90 combined non-traditional learning, UAGC prior learning, and transfer credits may be accepted and applied toward the 120-credit requirement.

Do most colleges accept Sophia credits?

ACE credit (which is what Sophia is) does not "convert" to RA college credit if you are able to transfer it to a college/university. You will always have 2 (or more!) transcripts. Unfortunately, a lot of schools are not willing to accept any ACE credit besides specific CLEP exams.

Do Sophia credits affect GPA?

Students do not receive the SNC equivalent grade and Sophia grades are not factored into the student's GPA. The SNC grade equivalency is provided as a courtesy for the student to better understand the minimum grade required to earn transfer credit.

Is Sophia Learning considered a college?

So, Will Your College Accept Transfer Credits from Sophia? Because Sophia does not offer degree programs, we are not accredited. Instead, our focus is on offering convenient, affordable, online courses that accredited colleges and universities may accept as transfer credits to help you earn your degree.

What happens if you fail a class on Sophia?

We allow one (1) retake per Challenge and one (1) retake per Milestone. You will be prompted to contact the Sophia Learning Coach team if you fail an assessment in the course. We want you to be completely satisfied with your learning experience. We offer a 30-day money back guarantee prior to completion.

Is Sophia college courses legit?

These courses are designed to transfer to 60+ partner colleges and have been reviewed for credit at 1,000+ other colleges and universities. No credit card required. The American Council on Education's (ACE®️) recommendation service has evaluated and recommended college credit for over 60 of Sophia's online courses.

What GPA do you need for Sophia University?

The applicants should have Grade Point Average of B (3.0) or better in the standard 4-level rating system (A, B, C, D) or equivalent.

How long do I have to complete a Sophia course?

How long will it take to complete the courses? The courses and programs are scheduled to be completed within certain time frames. Allow for 1 - 2 months per course, and 3 to 6 months per semester. Extensions are permitted, and can be requested on an individual basis.

Can I transfer Sophia credits to another college?

We've partnered with over 40 colleges and universities that have agreed to accept transfer credits from Sophia. If your school is on our list of partners, you may not need to complete any additional steps to ensure your completed Sophia coursework is accepted for transfer credit at your school.

Do Sophia credits transfer to WGU?

Western Governors University has partnered with Sophia to help you earn credits quickly and affordably. Sophia courses can be transferred to your desired degree at WGU prior to enrollment .

How many classes can you take with Sophia?

With Sophia, you determine your own level of time commitment. You can move through course work quickly or slow down your pace. Are you limited to two courses each month? You can take as many courses as you'd like each month and are allowed to be active in two courses at the same time.

How do Sophia credits work?

A transfer credit represents a course you've successfully completed at Sophia that is applied at another school. Earning general education credits is a great way to accelerate your degree program – and save some money in the process.

How many Sophia courses can you complete in a month?

Sign up for a Sophia membership and complete college-level courses designed to transfer for credit. Take as many courses as you want for only a $99/month subscription fee, up to two courses at a time.

Are Sophia courses pass or fail?

Sophia Learning offers recommendations for which course to take first. Learners must earn 70% or above to pass a course. Note: Only courses that learners pass will show up on their College Start transcript. There's NO impact on a learner's GPA since these courses are Pass/Fail.

Can you complete a Sophia course in a day?

It depends on the course and your prior knowledge. Some Sophia classes take just a single 8-10 hour day, assuming minimal breaks and some basic knowledge. Some have lengthy Touchstones that will require a day or two each to complete, plus time for grading. Most courses are going to be somewhere in between.

Do Sophia learning courses affect GPA?

Eligible students can transfer Sophia courses toward fulfilling their Capella general education requirements. However, there's no associated grade, and Sophia courses don't factor into a student's grade point average at Capella. All Sophia courses are graded on a Pass/Fail standard.

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Is Sophia nationally accredited?

I understand they are not regionally accredited, just ACE and DEAC. For this reason, I have applied exclusively to Sophia partner universities. What kind of degree are you looking for?

Can you transfer to Sophia University?

Transfer students

The university/college transcript should clearly indicate that an applicant has completed/will complete two full academic years as a degree seeking student or has completed/will complete an associate degree at an institution before the date of entering Sophia University.

Does Sophia University accept transfer students?

As a general rule, a transfer student must have completed at least two years of university/college work as a regular student at another institution before entering Sophia. A transfer student may transfer a two-year period of time in residence at his/her previous university/college.