Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus College requires a minimum of 35 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 78% of students who start college at Gustavus Adolphus College complete all the credits required within six years.

Gustavus Adolphus 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		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College?

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

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

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

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

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

Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College

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

Student Designed Majors

Gustavus Adolphus 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

Gustavus Adolphus College does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus Adolphus 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 job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gustavus Adolphus College

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Does Gustavus Adolphus College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Gustavus Adolphus College offers 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 Gustavus Adolphus College Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Gustavus Adolphus College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.

Does Gustavus Adolphus College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Gustavus Adolphus College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Gustavus Adolphus College 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 Gustavus Adolphus College

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Gustavus Adolphus College Library

The main library on campus is the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Gustavus Adolphus College

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 Gustavus Adolphus College, contact the university directly.

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 Gustavus Adolphus College 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.

Gustavus Adolphus College 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 Gustavus Adolphus College include:

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

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