University of the People

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  UoPeople has generous grants and scholarships available for students unable to afford the exam processing fees, as well as financial aid programs specifically designed for refugee students. You can learn more at: http://www.uopeople.edu/tuition-free/our-scholarships/
• Tuition and Fees:
  UoPeople is completely tuition-free, however, in order to maintain this unique pedagogical model there is a $100 exam processing fee for final exams.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes.
• Percentage Accepted:
  100%
• View Agreements:
  http://www.uopeople.edu/about/partners/academic-partnerships/
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Bachelor's/ Associate's degree programs in: Computer Science, Health Science, and Business Administration. UoPeople also offers a Master's degree in Business Administration.
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  No.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  No.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  There is no minimum GPA for becoming a degree-seeking student at UoPeople.
• Official Transcripts:
  UoPeople requires only proof of high school graduation.
• SAT Scores:
  UoPeople does not evaluate SAT scores.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  UoPeople does not require letters of recommendation for undergraduate study, however, students wishing to pursue a Master's degree at UoPeople must provide one.
• Essay:
  UoPeople does not require an essay for transfer applicants.
• Application Fee:
  $60.
• Interview:
  UoPeople does not conduct or require interviews with prospective applicants, transfer or otherwise.
• Associates Degree Required:
  UoPeople does not require an Associates' Degree in order to transfer.
• Apply Here:
  https://applicants.uopeople.edu/Admissions.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  UoPeople will only accept transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities when the grade achieved was a C or above. If a student wishes to transfer AP credits, the AP exam grade received must be a 3 or higher.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  UoPeople may recognize 50 percent of the credits required for an undergraduate degree program (exceptions may be made in special cases to a maximum of 75 percent) and a maximum of 50 percent for a graduate degree program.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Transfer-Credit-Policy-May-15-2017.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Transfer Agreements:
  UoPeople currently has transfer agreements with the University of California, Berkeley, as well as New York University's Abu Dhabi campus.
• Special Programs:
  High-achieving UoPeople students are eligible for transfer to the University of California, Berkeley, as well as the NYU Abu Dhabi campus. More information can be found here: http://www.uopeople.edu/about/partners/academic-partnerships/