College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross requires a minimum of 32 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 91% of students who start college at College of the Holy Cross complete all the credits required within six years.

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

Reminder: College of the Holy Cross 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 Are Required At College of the Holy Cross?

College of the Holy Cross 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 College of the Holy Cross directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at College of the Holy Cross

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

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Does College of the Holy Cross Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with College of the Holy Cross directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does College of the Holy Cross Offer Online Classes?

❌ College of the Holy Cross false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does College of the Holy Cross Give AP Credit?

✅ College of the Holy Cross true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does College of the Holy Cross Have An Honors Program?

✅ College of the Holy Cross true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at College of the Holy Cross.

Does College of the Holy Cross Require Internships?

❌ Students at College of the Holy Cross are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While College of the Holy Cross 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.

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Additional Information About College of the Holy Cross

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College of the Holy Cross Library

The main library on campus is the Dinand Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at College of the Holy Cross

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.

Holy Cross 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 College of the Holy Cross have any ROTC programs?

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

College of the Holy Cross 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 College of the Holy Cross include:

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

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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