Foothill College

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Foothill College accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Foothill College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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

Reminder: Foothill 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 Do I Have To Take At Foothill College?

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

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Foothill College

When choosing a major, Foothill College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Foothill College.Foothill 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. At Foothill College, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Foothill College

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Does Foothill College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Foothill 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 Foothill College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Foothill College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Foothill College Give AP Credit?

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

Does Foothill College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Foothill College, check with the school directly.

Does Foothill College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Foothill College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Foothill College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Foothill College

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Foothill College Library

The main library on campus is the Hubert H. Semans Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Foothill College

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 Foothill College, 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 Foothill College have any ROTC programs?

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

Foothill College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force 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 Foothill College include:

•an Army 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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