Principia College

Principia College requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Principia College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Principia College 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, Principia College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 93% of students who start college at Principia College graduate 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: Principia 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 Are Required At Principia College?

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

Majors at Principia College

When choosing a major, Principia College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Principia College.Principia 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. Principia College false.Principia College 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 mean taking more courses, 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 Principia College

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Does Principia College Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ Principia College does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Principia College Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Principia College Give Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Principia College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Principia College false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Principia College Require Internships?

🟨 Principia College 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 Principia College

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Principia College Library

The main library on campus is the Marshall Brooks Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Principia College

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.

Principia College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Minnesota and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

•Education with University of Missouri, St. Louis

ROTC

Does Principia College 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.

Principia College does not have any ROTC programs.

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