If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Capella University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Capella University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.
Capella University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.
Academic Options | Yes | No | |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | ||
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | ||
AP Credit Accepted | √ | ||
IB Credits Accepted | √ | ||
Summer Classes Available | √ | ||
New Student Orientation | √ |
Reminder: Capella University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Capella 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 take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Capella University.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | Unknown |
Math | Unknown |
Science | Unknown |
Computer | Yes |
Reminder: Check with Capella University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Capella University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Capella University.
Double Majoring at Capella University
Capella University 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.
✅ Capella 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.
✅ Capella University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.
✅ Capella University 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.
❌ Capella University does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.
❌ Capella 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 Capella University 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.
The main library on campus is the Capella University Library.
A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.
For more information on possible dual degree options at Capella University, contact the university directly.
Does Capella University 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.
Capella University does not have any ROTC programs.
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