Alma College

Alma College requires a minimum of 136 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Alma College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Alma College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Alma College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 62% of students who start college at Alma College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	X	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Alma College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Alma College?

Alma College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Alma College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Alma College

When choosing a major, Alma College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Alma College.Alma College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Alma College false.Alma College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alma College

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Does Alma College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Alma College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Alma College Have An Online Program?

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Does Alma College Offer AP Credit?

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Does Alma College Have An Honors Program?

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Does Alma College Require Internships?

🟨 Alma College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Alma College

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Alma College Library

The main library on campus is the Kerhl Building-Monteith Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Alma College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Alma College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Michigan and Kettering University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Alma College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Alma College has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Alma College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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