Brown University

Brown University requires a minimum of 30 course credits (1 credit = 4 semester hours) to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Brown University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Brown University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Additionally, Brown University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 96% of students who start college at Brown University graduate 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: Brown University 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 Will I Take At Brown University?

Brown University does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Brown University

When choosing a major, Brown University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Brown University.Brown University 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. Brown University false.Brown University 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: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix 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 Brown University

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Does Brown University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Brown University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Brown University Offer Online Classes?

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Does Brown University Give AP Credit?

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Does Brown University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Brown University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Brown University.

Does Brown University Require Internships?

❌ Brown University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Brown University does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Brown University

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Brown University Library

The main library on campus is the John D. Rockefeller Library and there are 7 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Brown University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Brown University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 Brown University have any ROTC programs?

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

Brown University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 Brown University include:

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

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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

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