Fortis Institute, Cookeville

There is no accelarated degree program at Fortis Institute, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Fortis Institute does not offer classes during the summer.

Fortis Institute 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		X
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Fortis Institute 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 Fortis Institute?

Fortis Institute 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 Fortis Institute directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Fortis Institute

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

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Double Majoring at Fortis Institute

Fortis Institute does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortis Institute - Cookeville

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Does Fortis Institute Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

❌ Fortis Institute does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Fortis Institute Offer Online Classes?

❌ Fortis Institute does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Fortis Institute Give AP Credit?

❌ Fortis Institute does not offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken during high school.

Does Fortis Institute Have An Honors Program?

❌ Fortis Institute does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Fortis Institute Require Internships?

🟨 Fortis Institute does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Fortis Institute - Cookeville

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Dual Degree Programs at Fortis Institute

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 Fortis Institute, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does Fortis Institute 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.

Fortis Institute does not have any ROTC programs.

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