John Carroll University

John Carroll University requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 78% of students who start college at John Carroll 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	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: John Carroll 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 Are Required At John Carroll University?

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

Majors at John Carroll University

When choosing a major, John Carroll University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at John Carroll University.John Carroll 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. John Carroll 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About John Carroll University

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Does John Carroll University Offer Learning Disability Services?

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

Does John Carroll University Offer Online Classes?

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

Does John Carroll University Give Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does John Carroll University Have An Honors Program?

✅ John Carroll University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at John Carroll University.

Does John Carroll University Require Internships?

🟨 John Carroll University 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 John Carroll University

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John Carroll University Library

The main library on campus is the Grasselli Library.

Dual Degree Programs at John Carroll University

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.

JCU offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Case Western Reserve University

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work with Case Western Reserve 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 John Carroll 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.

John Carroll 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 John Carroll University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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