Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis requires at least 120 semester hours 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. Washington University in St. Louis accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Washington University in St. Louis has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 94% of students who start college at Washington University in St. Louis complete all the credits required 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: Washington University in St. Louis 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 Washington University in St. Louis?

Washington University in St. Louis 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 requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

Reminder: Check with Washington University in St. Louis directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Washington University in St. Louis

When choosing a major, Washington University in St. Louis students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Washington University in St. Louis.Washington University in St. Louis 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. Washington University in St. Louis false.Washington University in St. Louis 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 a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington University in St. Louis

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Does Washington University in St. Louis Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Washington University in St. Louis directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Washington University in St. Louis Have An Online Program?

❌ Washington University in St. Louis false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Washington University in St. Louis Offer AP Credit?

✅ Washington University in St. Louis true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Washington University in St. Louis Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Washington University in St. Louis, check with the school directly.

Does Washington University in St. Louis Require Internships?

❌ Students at Washington University in St. Louis 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 Washington University in St. Louis 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 Washington University in St. Louis

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Washington University in St. Louis Library

The main library on campus is the John M. Olin Library and there are 12 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Washington University in St. Louis

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.

WashU offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

•Art, occupational therapy, physical therapy

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 Washington University in St. Louis 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.

Washington University in St. Louis 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 Washington University in St. Louis include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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