In some circumstances, students may apply for transfer credits or course exemptions. The  number of credits allowed and the Tai Sophia courses eligible for transfer or exemption is determined by faculty and, therefore, varies by program. All applications for transfer credit or course exemption are processed by the Registrar’s Office. No reduction in tuition will be granted for transfers or exemptions for specific programs.

Note: Transferring credits is based on academic equivalency between schools. Exemption of courses is based on experience.

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer credits may be considered in cases where a student has taken postgraduate coursework and met the same course outcomes at another institution within five years of starting a program at Tai Sophia. Courses older than five years are not eligible for transfer credit (student may apply for course exemption). Equivalency is determined by the program director. Each transferred course must meet a minimum grade of “B-” or 80 percent. Upon approval, course credits are transferred to the Tai Sophia transcript. To apply for transfer credit:

• Contact the Registrar’s Office to obtain a list of courses eligible for the Transfer Credit and the Transfer Credit form.
• Submit the form with official documentation to the Registrar’s Office.
  Official documentation includes the transcript(s) and a syllabus for each course for review from the previous school(s).
• Note: The application and documentation for transfer credit must be submitted at least one trimester prior to the start of the Tai Sophia course(s) being considered.

Exemption Policy

Course exemptions may be considered in cases where a student has prior experience in the subject that meets the outcomes of a particular course. Students who are approved will have an “X” placed on their transcript. Because no credits will be awarded for an exempted course, students may be required to take another course to meet total program credit requirements. To apply for course exemption:

• Contact the Registrar’s Office to obtain a list of courses eligible for Course Exemption and the Course Exemption form.
• Submit the form with official documentation to the Registrar’s Office.
  Official documentation requirements are listed on the course eligibility form for each program and may include: transcripts for a course older than five years; documentation of licensure; portfolio; written assignment, etc., as determined by program faculty.
• In some cases an exam or other evaluation will be required. If an exam is required, arrangements for taking the exam can be made through the program director or designee. The cost of exams is $75 per credit and should be submitted to the Registrar’s Office prior to scheduling the exam.
• Note: The application and documentation for course exemption must be submitted at least one trimester prior to the start of the Tai Sophia course(s) being considered.