Brandeis University

Brandeis University requires at least 128 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. The school accepts AP credit. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Brandeis does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at Brandeis finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Brandeis offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Brandeis 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 Brandeis?

Brandeis 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

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Brandeis.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

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

Majors at Brandeis

When choosing a major, Brandeis students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Brandeis.

Student Designed Majors

Brandeis 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.

Senior Projects

Brandeis does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Brandeis

Brandeis 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 grad school.

---

Frequently Asked Questions About Brandeis University

---

Does Brandeis Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Brandeis 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 Brandeis Offer Online Classes?

✅ Brandeis has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Brandeis Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Brandeis offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Brandeis Have An Honors Program?

❌ Brandeis does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Brandeis.

Does Brandeis Require Internships?

❌ Brandeis 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 Brandeis does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

---

Additional Information About Brandeis University

---

Brandeis University Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at Brandeis

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.

Brandeis offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University

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 Brandeis have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Brandeis 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 Brandeis 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

Keep Reading About Brandeis

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about Brandeis:

Overview

Student Life

Admissions

Tuition & Aid

See what others are saying about Brandeis in the College Confidential forums.