Clayton State University

Clayton State University requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Clayton State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Clayton State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 31% of students who start college at Clayton State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Clayton State University 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		X
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Clayton 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.

What Classes Are Required At Clayton State University?

Clayton State University 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

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Clayton State University

When choosing a major, Clayton 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 Clayton State University.

Student Designed Majors

Clayton 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.

Senior Projects

Clayton State University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Clayton State University

Clayton State 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: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton State University

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Does Clayton State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Clayton 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 Clayton State University Have An Online Program?

✅ Clayton State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Clayton State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Clayton State 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.

Does Clayton State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Clayton State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Clayton State University Require Internships?

❌ Clayton 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.

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Additional Information About Clayton State University

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Clayton State University Library

The main library on campus is the Clayton State University Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Clayton State University

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

Clayton 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 Clayton State 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.

Clayton State University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 Clayton State University include:

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

•a Navy 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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