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Graduate Transfer Students

At the Tulane School of Professional Advancement, we know that finding the right place to continue your education is a huge decision. We strive to make the transfer process as simple as possible. You may transfer up to 9 credits to our graduate programs.

Start the process today in a few easy steps:

  1. Fill out our application. Please note that SoPA does not require GRE scores for admission.
  2. Indicate on the application that you will be transferring credit
  3. Put the code “transfer” in the waive fee box
  4. Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities that you previously attended. Previous institutions may forward electronic transcripts to soparecords@tulane.edu. If electronic transcripts are not available, official transcripts in unopened envelopes from the institution may be mailed to:
    SoPA Admissions
    800 E. Commerce Rd.
    Suite 100
    Harahan, LA 70123

Your academic advisor will work with you to identify your transferable courses.

Graduate Transfer Student Requirements - NO GRE REQUIRED

Graduate students must meet the following requirements in order to transfer up to 9 credits to Tulane SoPA:

  • Credits must be earned from a higher education institution that was regionally accredited when you took the courses, or from one of SoPA’s approved community and industry partners
  • You must have earned at least a B in the course
  • Tulane SoPA must offer a course comparable to the one you want to transfer
  • You may also need to provide SoPA a syllabus or other detailed information about each transfer course

 

Community and Industry Partners for Credit Transfers & Industry Certification

Tulane SoPA has formed partnerships with select groups so you can transfer Continuing Professional Education experience to Tulane for credits towards a graduate degree. Additionally, some of our partners allow you to use your graduate degree credits at Tulane to earn an industry certification.

Please click on the partner pages below if you have earned a certification or participated in a course or workshop.

ASISASIS. Students who have earned a pre-approved continuing professional education (CPE) credit from ASIS have the opportunity to apply up to nine credits to a MS in Cybersecurity, MS in IT Management, MS in Security Management, or MPS in Emergency Management.

Marine Corps CollegeMarine Corps College of Distance Education (CDE). Graduates of CDET have the opportunity to receive nine Tulane SoPA graduate course-level hours to apply toward either a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Studies, or a Master of Professional Studies in Emergency Management, as well as discounted tuition.

National GuardNational Guard Bureau Homeland Security Institute (HSI). United States military service members who have completed the HSI Program of Study and earned a “National Guard Bureau, Homeland Security Certificate of Completion” have an opportunity to transfer 9 credits toward a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Studies or Master of Professional Studies in Emergency Management, as well as discounted tuition.

National Leage of CitiesNational League of Cities University (NLCU). NLC members who complete the “Leading Through Disruption” program are eligible to receive up to six credits toward a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Tulane SoPA, as well as discounted tuition.

 

SoPA Graduate Degrees

SoPA is dedicated to educating students to solve real-world problems. We offer master’s degrees that build on your transfer credits in a range of disciplines that can help you develop knowledge and skills for success in the workplace. Visit our Master’s Degree page to learn about all our programs. Benefits of transferring into a Tulane SoPA graduate program include:

  • Earning your degree from an elite college in a shorter amount of time and for less money
  • Waived application fee
  • Dedicated student advisor who will walk you through the transfer process
  • Credit for work and life experience for select graduate degrees
  • Graduate degrees can be completed entirely online

 

Tuition, Fees, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

Tulane SoPA is accessible and affordable. By transferring 9 credits, you can earn your master’s degree from Tulane for between $24,500- $30,000, and even less if you qualify for one of our tuition discount scholarships.

Click here to see our current tuition rates and visit this page to learn about financial aid and scholarships.

 

 

FAQs

At Tulane SoPA, we want to make sure all your questions about transferring are answered. You can always send questions to asksopa@tulane.edu and an admission representative will respond within 48 hours. Below are answers to your transfer FAQs.

How many credits can I transfer?

Undergraduate students may transfer up to 60 credits.  Learn more about undergraduate transfer here,

Graduate students may transfer up to 9 credits.

What requirements need to be met to get credit for courses?

  • Credits must be earned from a fully accredited higher educational institution
  • You must have earned a C in the course for undergraduate credit and at least a B in the course for graduate credit
  • Tulane SoPA must offer a course comparable to the one you want to transfer
  • You may need to show a syllabus and/or detailed course description
  • For the General Legal Studies program, only courses taken at an American Bar Association-approved paralegal program may be transferred. Coursework from foreign universities will be referred to the World Education Services for evaluation and translation, if necessary.

How long does it take to send transcripts electronically? What about by US mail?

We prefer to receive electronic transcripts.

Electronically submitted transcripts are usually received within 24-72 hours.  Transcripts sent via US mail may take up to 2 weeks.

Electronic transcripts should be sent to soparecords@tulane.edu

Official transcripts in unopened envelopes from the institution may be mailed to:
SoPA Admissions
800 E. Commerce Rd.
Suite 100
Harahan, LA 70123

Will my previous coursework be transferred to Tulane SoPA?

Tulane SoPA will work with students to transfer in as many credits as possible as long as all other criteria for eligible credits are met as stated above.

Does SoPA accept military credit? What about first responder credit?

SoPA students can be awarded up to 12 elective credits to individuals who are graduates of training academies for police officers, firefighters, and paramedics.  Individuals applying for these credits must be able to document their graduation from a training academy and/or certification as a firefighter, a police officer, or paramedic.

How do I get credit for work and life experience?

You can find information about credit for work and life experience here.

Can I receive credit for work and life experience in addition to transfer credits from my previous institution?

At the undergraduate level students can transfer in a maximum of 60 credits and at the graduate level a maximum of 9 credits.  This includes credit or work and life experience.  Speak with your academic advisor on the best ways to combine these credits.

How do I start the transfer process?

Start the process today in a few easy steps:

  • Fill out our simple application
  • Indicate on the application that you will be transferring credit
  • Put the code “transfer” in the waive fee box
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities that you previously attended

Can I apply for financial aid as a transfer student?

Tulane SoPA is accessible and affordable. By transferring 60 credits, you can earn your bachelor’s degree from Tulane for less than $35,000, and even less if you qualify for one of our tuition discount scholarships. We also offer any PTK students transferring to Tulane up to $1,500 per semester to help fill the gaps between tuition, mandatory fees, and awarded financial aid. For more information, visit our financial assistance page.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

You can reach our admissions staff at asksopa@tulane.edu.

Can I receive credit for courses taken 5 or more years ago?

Speak with an academic advisor on the limitations of course transfer. Send questions to: sopaadvising@wave.tulane.edu.

What types of credit will not transfer?

  • Courses listed on a transcript without a grade
  • Courses carrying grades but not credit hours
  • Vocational/technical courses
  • Internship
  • Other examination credit
  • Practica
  • Assessment credit
  • Experiential learning
  • Preparatory, Developmental, or Remedial courses
  • Continuing Education courses
  • Competency-based credit (reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

Does my current college have an articulation agreement with Tulane SoPA?

Our transfer agreement with the Louisiana Technical and Community Colleges gives LCTCS graduates an opportunity to seamlessly transfer and earn a Tulane bachelor’s degree for less than $35,000. Learn more here.

We have multiple partners for graduate education.  Learn more here.

Does Tulane SoPA accept grades below a C?

No.  You must have earned a C or better in undergraduate courses and a B or better in graduate courses you choose to transfer.

How do I apply?

Apply here.

What else do I need to know?

You may be interested in these articles about transferring:

https://sopa.tulane.edu/blog/do-i-need-transfer

https://sopa.tulane.edu/blog/how-use-work-and-life-credits-save-money-when-going-back-school

https://sopa.tulane.edu/blog/5-best-practices-finishing-your-degree-after-hiatus