Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Southern Illinois University Carbondale accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 49% of students who start college at Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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

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Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Southern Illinois University Carbondale directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Have An Online Program?

✅ Southern Illinois University Carbondale true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Require Internships?

🟨 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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

Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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