Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Olin College of Engineering requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Olin College of Engineering, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Olin College of Engineering does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 97% of students who start college at Olin College of Engineering complete all the credits required within six years.

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

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

Reminder: Olin College of Engineering 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 Will I Take At Olin College of Engineering?

Olin College of Engineering 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 Olin College of Engineering directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Olin College of Engineering

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

Student Designed Majors

Olin College of Engineering 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

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

Double Majoring at Olin College of Engineering

Olin College of Engineering does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olin College of Engineering

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Does Olin College of Engineering Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Olin College of Engineering 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 Olin College of Engineering Have An Online Program?

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

Does Olin College of Engineering Give Credit for AP Classes?

❌ Olin College of Engineering does not offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken during high school.

Does Olin College of Engineering Have An Honors Program?

❌ Olin College of Engineering does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Olin College of Engineering Require Internships?

❌ Olin College of Engineering does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Olin College of Engineering does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Olin College of Engineering

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Olin College of Engineering Library

The main library on campus is the Franklin W. Olin Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Olin College of Engineering

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Olin College of Engineering does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Olin College of Engineering 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.

Olin College of Engineering does not have any ROTC programs.

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