Elmira College

Elmira College requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Elmira College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Elmira College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 60% of students who start college at Elmira College complete all the credits required within six years.

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

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

Reminder: Elmira College 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 Do I Have To Take At Elmira College?

Elmira 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

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Elmira College

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

Student Designed Majors

Elmira 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.

Senior Projects

Elmira College does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Elmira College

Elmira 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elmira College

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Does Elmira College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Elmira College does offer 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 Elmira College Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Elmira College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Elmira College 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 Elmira College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Elmira College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Elmira College.

Does Elmira College Require Internships?

✅ Elmira College requires an internship for all students.

Internships can help students gain hands on work experience for their resume, network, and explore career paths without committing to one path. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Elmira College

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Elmira College Library

The main library on campus is the Gannett-Tripp Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Elmira 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.

Elmira College offers these dual degree programs:

•Chemistry/chemical engineering with Clarkson 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 Elmira College 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.

Elmira College 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 Elmira College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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