University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound requires at least 32 units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Puget Sound, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Puget Sound accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Additionally, University of Puget Sound has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at University of Puget Sound graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	X	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Puget Sound 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 Do I Have To Take At University of Puget Sound?

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

Majors at University of Puget Sound

When choosing a major, University of Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound.University of Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound false.University of Puget Sound 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 grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Puget Sound

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Does University of Puget Sound Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound Have An Online Program?

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

Does University of Puget Sound Offer AP Credit?

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Does University of Puget Sound Have An Honors Program?

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Does University of Puget Sound Require Internships?

🟨 University of Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound

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University of Puget Sound Library

The main library on campus is the Collins Memorial Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Puget Sound

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.

University of Puget Sound offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University and University of Southern California

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 Puget Sound 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 Puget Sound has an Army 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 Puget Sound include:

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

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