A Simple, Smooth Transition to Sofia.
Wherever you are in your educational journey, it's easy to transition to Sofia.
Sofia offers transfer students a simple and smooth pathway to degree completion. GRE and GMAT not required! To start the process, begin by submitting an online application. After you submit your application, a dedicated admissions counselor will contact you to go over your transfer credits and next steps.
Why transfer to Sofia University?
Sofia offers the following bachelor, masters-level, and doctorate degree programs:
- BA in Psychology (Degree Completion Program)
- Master of Business Administration
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology
- PhD in Transpersonal Psychology
Begin your transfer process:
Interested in chatting with an admissions counselor now? Call 888.820.1484, or send an email to admissions@sofia.edu. Our goal is to pave a way for you to finish what you’ve started, and we want to ensure you’re supported through the remainder of your academic journey.
Transfer requirements:
Transfer to Sofia today by starting your application. GRE and GMAT not required!
Undergraduate Student Transfers.
Looking to continue your education?
Our admissions team is here to help through our simple admissions process. Whether you’re seeking advancement in your field or pursuing a lifelong passion, our undergraduate admissions team will help you find the right plan for your educational and professional goals.
Undergraduate admissions process:
Undergraduate applicants must complete the following steps:
1.
Apply Online
Complete the Online Application and Submit the Application Fee – Start your application, and submit the non-refundable fee of $50 (US dollars) online.
2.
Request Official Transcripts
Contact all prior accredited colleges or universities you’ve attended and request that your transcripts be sent to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@sofia.edu. While we do prefer electronic files, you can also choose to mail them to the Office of the Registrar at:
Office of the Registrar
Sofia University
1069 East Meadow Circle
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Minimum requirements:
Students who wish to complete their bachelor’s Degree at Sofia must have at minimum of an Associate Degree or its equivalent (90-quarter units/60-semester units) which can be earned through a combination of the following:
- Work completed at a regionally accredited institution.
- Credits granted through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) (maximum of 45 quarter units.)
- Credits granted through the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) lower-division (maximum of 45 quarter units.)
Undergrad pre-requisites for juniors and seniors:
Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter transferable units to a maximum of 135 quarter units (Use the link to check if your credits will transfer)
- Have a 2.0 or higher G.P.A.
- Be in good standing at the last college or university attended
- Have completed a minimum of 30 transferable semester units (45 quarter units) of college coursework with a grade of C or better in each of the following courses, at a level at least equivalent to courses that meet the following General Education requirements at Sofia:
Usually three-semester units: a public speaking course (A-1 at California community colleges)
Usually three-semester units. A logic or argumentation/debate course (A-3 at California community colleges)
Usually three-semester units. A math course with intermediate algebra as a pre-requisite (B-4 at California Community Colleges) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements in English communication and mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning are also accepted.
Usually three-semester units: a freshman English composition course (A-2 at California community colleges)
Transfer evaluation:
Please consult with your admissions counselor and academic advisor for a listing of classes you will need to take to complete your program. Students come in with a variety of previous college experiences. Specific degree plans are created for each student individually.
Non-transferable credits:
- Continuing Education Courses
- Vocational Courses
- Non-credit workshops
Graduate Student Transfers.
Looking to continue your education?
Further your education with Sofia. Whether you’re seeking advancement in your field or pursuing a lifelong passion, our graduate admissions team will help you find the right graduate degree for your educational and professional goals.
Graduate application requirements:
In order to apply to Sofia University as a graduate student, you must complete a few prerequisites and meet the minimum requirements listed below. If you have any questions about graduate student requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to an enrollment advisor today to get clarity on our admissions process.
1.
Complete application & submit app fee
Start your application, and submit the non-refundable fee of $50 (US dollars) online.
2.
Request your official transcripts
Contact all prior accredited colleges or universities you’ve attended and request that your transcripts be sent to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@sofia.edu. While we do prefer electronic files, you can also choose to mail them to the Office of the Registrar at:
Office of the Registrar
Sofia University
1069 East Meadow Circle
Palo Alto, CA 94303
3.
Submit your statement of purpose
Requirements vary from program to program, please call our admissions team to further discuss what is needed for your program of interest. Send us an email at admissions@sofia.edu or give us a call at 888.820.1484.
4.
Request letters of recommendation
Requirements vary from program to program, please call our admissions team to further discuss what is needed for your program of interest. Send us an email at admissions@sofia.edu or give us a call at 888.820.1484.
5.
Complete the TOEFL exam
If this step is applicable to you, we ask that you please request scores to be sent to Sofia University.
6.
Faculty interview
After going through our application process, we’ll coordinate a meeting with our Program Chair to go over things like why you’re interested, what your goals are, and more. This last step is important because we make sure our program is right for you and your goals.
Why should you consider transferring to Sofia?
Accredited
Sofia University is regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), the nation’s premier accreditation body for higher education.
Affordable
Many of our programs are the most affordable in the California area, providing you an opportunity to get ahead and graduate with less debt.
Supreme Location
We offer you two influential metropolitan cities to choose from. Our Palo Alto campus is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple, and a short drive to San Francisco. Our Costa Mesa campus is located in Orange County, home to fortune 500 and 100 companies, beaches, and a short drive to Los Angeles.
Steps to transfer to Sofia University:
Start your application, and submit the non-refundable fee of $50 USD Application Fee. Submit an official copy of your Official Transcripts or Foreign Transcript Evaluation.
Submit Your Application
Start your application, and submit the non-refundable fee of $50 USD Application Fee. Submit an official copy of your Official Transcripts or Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Official transcripts:
- Please mail your previous sealed official transcripts from all secondary/high schools and/or universities attended to Sofia University. Official e-transcripts can be sent to registrar@sofia.edu as well. You may send/scan unofficial transcripts while we wait to receive your official U.S. transcripts. You can also send a sealed copy of your transcripts to our office by mail at Sofia University, Registrar Office 1069 East Meadow Cr. Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Foreign Transcript Evaluation: (*waived with completed bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from the U.S.)
- If required, Sofia will convert international GPAs before conduction the application evaluation. Applicants submitting transcripts from outside the United States may submit a document-by-document GPA report equivalent to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the U.S.A. course-by-course GPA report will be required if you wish to transfer course credits to Sofia University.
Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation Instructions:
- Official transcripts evaluation report must be done by an approved NACES agency (https://www.naces.org/members) and sent directly to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@sofia.edu or via post to: Sofia University Office of the Registrar 1069 East Meadow Cr. Palo Alto, CA 94303
Sofia University accepts document-by-document GPA reports equivalent to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the U.S. if your degree is NOT from a U.S. accredited institution. A course-by-course GPA report will be required if you wish to transfer course-credits to Sofia University; this report includes the CGPA and course listing.
Applicants must use a NACES certified evaluation service (https://www.naces.org/members) for evaluation. These evaluation services are not affiliated with Sofia University, and applicants are responsible for any associated processing fees.
Official foreign transcript evaluation reports should be sent DIRECTLY from the evaluation service. Documents sent from students will not be considered during the admissions process.
Instructions
Option 1: Please refer to the NACES website to select an evaluation agency.
Option 2: If you have decided to choose the Foundation for International Services (FIS) as your evaluation service, please refer to the instructions below. NOTE: FIS is not affiliated with Sofia University.
Step 1: Please navigate to the FIS website and select the “Individuals” option.
Step 2: Follow the below instructions:
- Select the Modified Document-by-Document Evaluation option to include the CGPA calculation.
- Select the Course-by-Course evaluation option IF you wish to transfer course-credits.
Step 3: Pick the ideal delivery time based off of the schedule that works best for your needs.
Step 4: Follow the below instructions:
- Please have official evaluation reports emailed to Registrar@www.sofia.edu (recommended).
- Any sealed evaluation reports can be mailed to: Sofia University, Registrar Office, 1069 East Meadow Cr. Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Step 4: Follow up with the FIS and Sofia’s Registrar Office (registrar@www.sofia.edu) to ensure that your Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report has been delivered.
Step 5: For more information or inquiries, please email FIS at info@fis-web.com.
Requirements vary from program to program, please call our admissions team to further discuss what is needed for your program of interest. *Undergraduate Applicants are not required to complete a statement of purpose.
If your native language is not English but you have been instructed in the English language, you are not necessarily exempt from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Test of Written English (TWE) and the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) requirements.
If you meet at least one of the following requirements, you are exempt from TOEFL/TWE/OPI:
- Your native language is English.
- You have completed all secondary or postsecondary education in the United States, Canada or other another English-speaking country.
- Attended a U.S. educational institution for 1 academic year or more and earned a degree (not a certificate) with a 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or higher.
- Attended an institution in a country where the native language is English for 1 academic year or more and earned a degree (not a certificate) with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Attended an institution for a year or more and earned a degree (not a certificate) with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher where the official language of the institution was English for ALL coursework.
- Attended and successfully completed a Sofia approved Intensive English Program in the U.S. (Please contact the Office of Admissions for an approved list of English programs.
- Have taken a different English proficiency exam and achieved an equivalent score that meets Sofia’s requirement. Please send your official valid English score to the Office of Admissions.
Your English score cannot be older than 2 years at the time that is submitted to Sofia University
The following countries are also exempt from TOEFL/TWE/OPI:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Anguilla
- Australia
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Bahamas
- Belize
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Ghana
- Great Britain (UK)
- Grenada
- Greenland
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Liberia
- New Zealand
- Saint Lucia
- South Africa
- Kitts Nevis Ang.
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Virgin Islands (British)
- Virgin Islands (US)
Bachelor's Degree:
Test | Minimum Score Required | How to Submit |
|---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet Based Test (IBT) | 61 | Official English score sent by Test Center; Sofia University School Code:9770 |
TOEFL Computer Based Test (CBT) | 173 | Official English score sent by Test Center; Sofia University School Code:9770 |
TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT) | 500 | Official English score sent by Test Center; Sofia University School Code:9770 |
International English Language Test System (IELTS) | 6.0 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
Person Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 50 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) | 3.5 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
Cambridge English Exams | 169 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
Duolingo English Test | 105
| Official English score sent by Test Center
|
Master's and Doctoral Degree:
Test | Minimum Score Required | How to Submit |
|---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet Based Test (IBT) | 79 | Official English score sent by Test Center; Sofia University School Code:9770 |
TOEFL Computer Based Test (CBT) | 212 | Official English score sent by Test Center; Sofia University School Code:9770 |
TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT) | 548 | Official English score sent by Test Center; Sofia University School Code:9770 |
International English Language Test System (IELTS) | 6.5 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
Person Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 50 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) | 4.0 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
Cambridge English Exams | 176 | Official English score sent by Test Center
|
Duolingo English Test | 110 | Official English score sent by Test Center
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