University of Chicago

University of Chicago requires at least 4200 units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 96% of students who start college at University of Chicago 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: University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago?

University of Chicago 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 are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at University of Chicago

When choosing a major, University of Chicago students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Chicago. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. University of Chicago false.University of Chicago 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: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, 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 University of Chicago

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Does University of Chicago Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago Have An Online Program?

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

Does University of Chicago Offer AP Credit?

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

Does University of Chicago Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Chicago, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Chicago.

Does University of Chicago Require Internships?

❌ University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago

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University of Chicago Library

The main library on campus is the Joseph Regenstein Library and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Chicago

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.

UChicago offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in social work with Social Work and Social Policy and Social Administration

•Public Policy; Computational Social Science, Computational Analysis and Public Policy; Professional Option: Medicine; Education and Teaching Certification; Middle Eastern Studies

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 University of Chicago 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.

University of Chicago 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 University of Chicago include:

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

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

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