Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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

NOTE: Around 95% of students who start college at Massachusetts Institute of Technology complete all the credits required 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: Massachusetts Institute of Technology may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Massachusetts Institute of Technology?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

Reminder: Check with Massachusetts Institute of Technology directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

When choosing a major, Massachusetts Institute of Technology students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Massachusetts Institute of Technology false.Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Have An Online Program?

❌ Massachusetts Institute of Technology false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology Offer AP Credit?

✅ Massachusetts Institute of Technology true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology Have An Honors Program?

❌ Massachusetts Institute of Technology false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology Require Internships?

❌ Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Library

The main library on campus is the MIT Libraries and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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