Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - San Juan

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico requires at least Between 132 and 147 to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 20% of students who start college at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico complete all the credits required within six years.

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

Reminder: Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Are Required At Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico?

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

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

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

Majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

When choosing a major, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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. At Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Have An Online Program?

✅ Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Give Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Require Internships?

❌ Students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Library

The main library on campus is the Biblioteca de la Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico.

Dual Degree Programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico have any ROTC programs?

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

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico include:

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

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