Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University requires a minimum of 120 credits 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. Francis Marion University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Francis Marion University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 39% of students who start college at Francis Marion University 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: Francis Marion University 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 Francis Marion University?

Francis Marion 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

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

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

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

Majors at Francis Marion University

When choosing a major, Francis Marion University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Francis Marion University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Francis Marion University false.Francis Marion 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 require more work 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 Francis Marion University

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Does Francis Marion University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Francis Marion University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Francis Marion University Have An Online Program?

✅ Francis Marion University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Francis Marion University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Francis Marion University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Francis Marion University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Francis Marion University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Francis Marion University.

Does Francis Marion University Require Internships?

🟨 Francis Marion University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Francis Marion University

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Francis Marion University Library

The main library on campus is the James A. Rogers Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Francis Marion University

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.

Francis Marion University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Clemson 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 Francis Marion University have any ROTC programs?

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

Francis Marion University has an Army 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 Francis Marion University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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