University of Massachusetts Boston

University of Massachusetts Boston 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. University of Massachusetts Boston accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Massachusetts Boston has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 51% of students who start college at University of Massachusetts Boston graduate 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 Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston?

University of Massachusetts Boston 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for University of Massachusetts Boston.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

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

Majors at University of Massachusetts Boston

When choosing a major, University of Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston.University of Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston false.University of Massachusetts Boston 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 looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Massachusetts Boston

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Does University of Massachusetts Boston Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Massachusetts Boston true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Massachusetts Boston Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does University of Massachusetts Boston Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Massachusetts Boston true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Massachusetts Boston.

Does University of Massachusetts Boston Require Internships?

❌ Students at University of Massachusetts Boston 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 University of Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston

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University of Massachusetts Boston Library

The main library on campus is the Joseph P. Healey Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Massachusetts Boston

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

University of Massachusetts Boston 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 University of Massachusetts Boston 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 Massachusetts Boston has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 Massachusetts Boston include:

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

•a Navy 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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