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Sophia Admissions Pathway
Sophia can help you prepare to apply to a bachelor’s program in the FlexPath and GuidedPath learning formats* by completing no-cost courses before enrolling in your program.
*Excludes RN-to-BSN program.
FlexPath admissions*
Individuals who don’t meet the 45 transfer credits with the 2.8 GPA requirement for admissions into bachelor’s degree programs in the FlexPath learning format can become eligible by successfully completing qualifying courses with Sophia.
GuidedPath admissions*
Individuals who need additional credits for admission into Capella bachelor’s programs may become eligible to apply with a single Sophia course, worth 4.5 transfer credits. Applicants who score 70% or better may qualify for admission to Capella.
*Sophia Admissions Pathway option is not an eligible pathway for the RN-to-BSN program.
Bridge to Bachelor’s
Earning a bachelor’s degree is a big investment. That’s why Capella allows you to take self-paced undergraduate courses pre-enrollment at no additional cost through our affiliate, Sophia. Completed courses can be applied toward select bachelor’s degrees, potentially saving you time and money.
Now that’s a good investment.
No-cost online college courses
Your enrollment counselor or academic coach can help identify which Sophia courses can be applied toward fulfilling your general education requirements. Eligible courses automatically transfer to select Capella bachelor’s degree programs. Courses are 100% online. You can take them at your own pace, whenever it’s convenient. Plus, textbooks and other course materials aren’t required. Courses taken through Sophia don’t count toward federal financial aid eligibility. Contact a Capella financial aid advisor if you have any questions.
- Curated courses
- Expert guidance
- Career guidance
Reduce your tuition
A curated library of courses, aligned to your area of interest and professional application, have been selected to help ensure you’re getting the most out of your time. Choose from the following 16 courses:
- Introduction to Business
- Principles of Finance
- Project Management
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- College Readiness
- Introduction to Web Development
- Visual Communications
- Macroeconomics
- Environmental Science
- Art History I
- Art History II
- Microeconomics
- Introduction to Ethics
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Introduction to Information Technology
Beyond these no-cost Sophia courses, we’re committed to helping you find ways to pay for your education and support your enrollment every step of the way. Enrollment counselors and support staff are available to answer questions about degree programs and learning formats, helping you find the right fit.
Connect with your dedicated Capella enrollment counselor and discuss your educational and career goals to find the best program fit. We encourage you to start planning for your career early because earning a competency-based education means you have relevant, marketable skills even before you graduate.