Coursework and credit planning

Sophia Learning and Study.com transfer credit

Use this checklist to confirm whether a Sophia Learning or Study.com course counts toward your college program.

Identify the requirement you need to fill

Start with your degree audit or program handbook. Record the requirement name, the course you are considering, the platform, and the listed credit amount. For a science prerequisite, ask whether the requirement includes a lab.

Ask your college for written confirmation

Ask the receiving institution how the specific course would apply to your program. Confirm the course equivalency, the requirement it fills, and any grade or transcript rules before enrolling. Keep the response with your study plan.

Try it yourself

A college says it accepts some transfer credit from a platform. What should you ask before choosing a specific course?

Show the answer

Ask whether the exact course will satisfy the specific requirement in your current program, and what proof or transcript the college needs.

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