What is a passing grade on Sophia?

Your overall score in the course must remain at 70% or higher after taking the Final Milestone in order to pass and complete your course.

Is Sophia learning pass or fail?

Assignments & grading

This is a pass/fail course.

What happens if I fail a Sophia class?

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.

Does Sophia grade matter?

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.

What happens if you drop a class in Sophia?

Students may drop after the drop period and receive a withdrawal grade (W). A grade of “W” does not affect a student's cumulative GPA but counts as credit hours attempted toward both pace and maximum timeframe.

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Does dropping a class count as a fail?

While not as ideal as taking and passing a course, dropping a course has the fewest negative repercussions of the options included here. “A drop from the course is usually done early in the semester and has no impact on the student's grade, GPA or transcript,” Croskey says.

Should I drop a class or fail it?

If you drop a course, it likely won't count towards your G.P.A., but if you fail a course, it will. This matters because it could have financial aid consequences, and your college could place you on academic probation or kick you out for a semester or even altogether.

How long does it take to complete a class on Sophia?

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.

How many Sophia courses can you complete in a 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. Will my plan automatically renew? Yes, your membership will automatically renew.

Is Sophia courses legit?

Sophia partners with 40 colleges and universities, and over 1,000 institutions have reviewed Sophia courses. Once you complete a course successfully, you can request an official transcript through Parchment or Credly for ACE transcripts.

Can I retake a dropped Sophia course?

Yes, you can. You might have to ask support to have it reset and you would have to start from the very beginning, but you can retake it. There may or may not be a minimum waiting period before you can start it again.

Do you pass the class if you fail the final?

It depends on how the instructor has the class set up. Sometimes, it says in the syllabus that in order to pass the class, you must pass the final. Other times, there are so few opportunities to earn points that if you dail the final, you fail the class.

Do Sophia courses 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.

What rank is Sophia Uni?

It is ranked #901-950 in QS World University Rankings 2024.

How long do Sophia credits last?

And how long are college credits good for? Good news: the courses you take with Sophia do not expire and may be transferred to your college or university at any time. It is still important for students to check with their university registrar to ensure that there are no timing restrictions.

How many classes can you take on Sophia?

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.

Does Sophia have proctored test?

Overview. Sophia.org is an alternate credit provider with mainly general education credits. Unlike other credit providers, the tests/exams (called milestones) are not proctored with a webcam. Instead, they use your typing pattern to verify who you are.

How much is Sophia per month?

Sophia's Membership Plan

Should you decide to continue, you'll need to sign up for a Sophia membership. Monthly memberships start at $99 per month or $599 if you pay for a full year upfront. With that, you can sign up to take as many classes per month as you'd like, but can only be active in up to 2 classes at a time.

Are Sophia courses accredited?

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.

Can I do Sophia classes on my phone?

Sophia courses are available anytime, anywhere, and most can be accessed from any device.

How long are Sophia courses free?

Unlike many other trials, you don't have to complete your free trial with Sophia in 14 days or on any kind of limited time frame. We know life gets busy, so we won't limit your time or access to our courses.

Do Sophia courses transfer?

Sophia offers more than 40 gen ed courses and you can take up to two courses at a time. However, there's a limit to the amount of credit you can transfer. Students in Strayer's bachelor's degree programs can transfer a maximum of 126 credit hours.

What is a passing D?

Most high school students know that a D in an academic class is a passing grade. That means they get 5 credits towards high school graduation and the course has satisfied the particular category (English, math, etc.).

Is failing a class common?

Don't feel overwhelmed

A failing grade is more common than you think, and as long as you do damage control, it won't gravely affect graduating.

How do you pass a failing class?