Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 51% of students who start college at Western Connecticut State University graduate 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: Western Connecticut State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Western Connecticut State University?

Western Connecticut State University 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 Western Connecticut State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Western Connecticut State University

When choosing a major, Western Connecticut State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Western Connecticut State University.Western Connecticut State University 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. Western Connecticut State University false.Western Connecticut State University does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Connecticut State University

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Does Western Connecticut State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Western Connecticut State University 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 Western Connecticut State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Western Connecticut State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Western Connecticut State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Western Connecticut State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Western Connecticut State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Western Connecticut State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false.

Does Western Connecticut State University Require Internships?

❌ Western Connecticut State University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Western Connecticut State University 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 Western Connecticut State University

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Western Connecticut State University Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at Western Connecticut State University

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

Western Connecticut State University 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 Western Connecticut State University 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.

Western Connecticut State University 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 Western Connecticut State University 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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