Franciscan University of Steubenville

Franciscan University of Steubenville requires at least 124 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Franciscan accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Franciscan has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 77% of students who start college at Franciscan complete all the credits required within six years.

Franciscan 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: Franciscan 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 Do I Have To Take At Franciscan?

Franciscan has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students need to fulfull a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Franciscan

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

Student Designed Majors

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

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Franciscan

Franciscan 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 require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Does Franciscan Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

Check with Franciscan directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Franciscan Have An Online Program?

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

Does Franciscan Offer AP Credit?

✅ Franciscan 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 Franciscan Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Franciscan Require Internships?

✅ Franciscan 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 Franciscan University of Steubenville

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Franciscan University of Steubenville Library

The main library on campus is the St. John Paul II Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Franciscan

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.

Franciscan offers these dual degree programs:

• 3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Notre Dame

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 Franciscan 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.

Franciscan 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 Franciscan 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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