Hope International University

California Academics

Hope International University requires at least 120 units to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at California, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. California accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, California has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 42% of students who start college at California finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

California 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	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: California 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 California?

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

Majors at California

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

Student Designed Majors

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

Senior Projects

California does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at California

California 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 an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hope International University

Does California Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ California 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 California Offer Online Classes?

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

Does California Give AP Credit?

✅ California 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 California Have An Honors Program?

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

Does California Require Internships?

❌ Students at California 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.

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