University of Colorado Denver

University of Colorado Denver requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete 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. University of Colorado Denver accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Colorado Denver has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at University of Colorado Denver finish the requirements for graduation 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: University of Colorado Denver 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 University of Colorado Denver?

University of Colorado Denver 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 Colorado Denver directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Colorado Denver

When choosing a major, University of Colorado Denver 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 Colorado Denver.University of Colorado Denver 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. University of Colorado Denver false.University of Colorado Denver 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 grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Colorado Denver

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Does University of Colorado Denver Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Colorado Denver offers 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 Colorado Denver Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Colorado Denver true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Colorado Denver Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does University of Colorado Denver Have An Honors Program?

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

Does University of Colorado Denver Require Internships?

🟨 University of Colorado Denver 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 University of Colorado Denver

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University of Colorado Denver Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at University of Colorado Denver

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.

UCD offers these dual degree programs:

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 Colorado Denver 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.

University of Colorado Denver 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 Colorado Denver 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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