University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 20% of students who start college at University of the Southwest finish the requirements for graduation 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 the Southwest 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 Will I Take At University of the Southwest?

University of the Southwest 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for University of the Southwest.

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

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

Majors at University of the Southwest

When choosing a major, University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. University of the Southwest false.University of the Southwest 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 mean taking more courses, 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 the Southwest

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Does University of the Southwest Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of the Southwest directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of the Southwest Have An Online Program?

✅ University of the Southwest true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of the Southwest Offer AP Credit?

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

Does University of the Southwest Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of the Southwest, check with the school directly.

Does University of the Southwest Require Internships?

🟨 University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest

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University of the Southwest Library

The main library on campus is the Scarborough Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of the Southwest

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

University of the Southwest does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest does not have any ROTC programs.

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