Hendrix College

Hendrix College requires a minimum of 32 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Hendrix College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Hendrix 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, Hendrix College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 73% of students who start college at Hendrix College graduate within six years.

Hendrix 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: Hendrix 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 Hendrix College?

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

Majors at Hendrix College

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

Student Designed Majors

Hendrix 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

Hendrix College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Hendrix College

Hendrix 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: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hendrix College

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Does Hendrix College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Hendrix College 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 Hendrix College Have An Online Program?

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

Does Hendrix College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Hendrix 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 Hendrix College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Hendrix College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Hendrix 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 Hendrix 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 Hendrix College

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Hendrix College Library

The main library on campus is the Olin C. and Marjorie H. Bailey Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Hendrix College

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.

Hendrix College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, Vanderbilt University and Washington University in St. Louis

•Public health with University of Arkansas

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 Hendrix 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.

Hendrix 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 Hendrix College include:

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

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