Holy Names University requires at least 120 units to complete a bachelor's degree.
If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Holy Names University 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, Holy Names University does not offer classes during the summer.
Holy Names University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.
Academic Options | Yes | No | |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | ||
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | ||
AP Credit Accepted | √ | ||
IB Credits Accepted | √ | ||
Summer Classes Available | X | ||
New Student Orientation | √ |
Reminder: Holy Names University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Holy Names University 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Holy Names University.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | Yes |
Math | true |
Science | true |
Computer | Yes |
Reminder: Check with Holy Names University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Holy Names University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Holy Names University.
Student Designed Majors
Holy Names University 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
Holy Names University does not require students to complete a senior project.
Double Majoring at Holy Names University
Holy Names 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.
✅ Holy Names University 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.
✅ Holy Names University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.
✅ Holy Names University 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.
✅ Holy Names University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.
🟨 Holy Names University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.
The main library on campus is the Cushing Library and there are no other libraries on campus.
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.
Holy Names University offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in business administration
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 Holy Names University 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.
Holy Names University 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 Holy Names University include:
•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus
•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus
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