Empire State University Partners with Sophia Learning to Expand Access to Higher Education 

Empire State University has announced a new partnership with Sophia Learning, an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform. The partnership will provide Sophia Learning students with an easy transfer pathway into Empire State University’s 120+ high-quality, flexible, affordable associate, bachelor’s, and certificate programs, as well as its wraparound student support services. 

Sophia Learning is an online learning platform that allows students at any stage of their higher education journey to begin their education or finish their college-level gen ed courses. Empire State University joins the ranks of over 80 colleges and universities who partner with Sophia Learning.  

This new collaboration with Sophia Learning will allow students to continue taking courses online through a new and flexible option that helps them reach their academic goals. Students will also be eligible for an application fee waiver and a one-time $100 Better Together Scholarship. 

“This partnership with Sophia Learning will allow students to seamlessly continue their education at SUNY Empire,” said Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing Daniel Fogarty. “By recognizing their prior learning and offering flexible, affordable, and fully online degree pathways, we’re making it easier for students with busy lives to stay on track and achieve their academic and career goals.” 

“We are honored to welcome Empire State University students to Sophia’s network,” said Shawna Thayer, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Sophia Learning. “This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to ensuring all students have access to flexible pathways to education that can make degree attainment affordable and manageable no matter their schedule.” 

For more information on this partnership, visit https://sunyempire.sophia.org/.