Denison University

Denison University requires a minimum of 127 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 82% of students who start college at Denison University 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	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Denison 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 Do I Have To Take At Denison University?

Denison 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 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 Denison University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Denison University

When choosing a major, Denison University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Denison University.Denison 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. Denison University false.Denison 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: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, 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 Denison University

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Does Denison University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Denison University does offer 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 Denison University Offer Online Classes?

❌ Denison University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Denison University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Denison University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Denison University Have An Honors Program?

❌ Denison University false or a Freshman Honor College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Denison University.

Does Denison University Require Internships?

❌ Denison 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 Denison 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 Denison University

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Denison University Library

The main library on campus is the William Howard Doane Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Denison University

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

For more information on possible dual degree options at Big Red, contact the university directly.

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 Denison 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.

Denison University 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 Denison University include:

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

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