Whittier College

Whittier College requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Whittier College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Whittier College accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Whittier College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 66% of students who start college at Whittier College complete all the credits required 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: Whittier College 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 Whittier College?

Whittier College 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

Reminder: Check with Whittier College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Whittier College

When choosing a major, Whittier College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Whittier College.Whittier College 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Whittier College 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: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix 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 Whittier College

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Does Whittier College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Whittier College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Whittier College Have An Online Program?

✅ Whittier College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Whittier College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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Does Whittier College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Whittier College, check with the school directly.

Does Whittier College Require Internships?

🟨 Whittier College 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 Whittier College

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Whittier College Library

The main library on campus is the Bonnie Bell Wardman Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Whittier College

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.

Whittier College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Southern California and University of Minnesota

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 Whittier College 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.

Whittier College 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 Whittier College include:

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

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