Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Jacksonville University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Jacksonville University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 48% of students who start college at Jacksonville University graduate within six years.

Jacksonville University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Jacksonville University 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 Will I Take At Jacksonville University?

Jacksonville University 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Jacksonville University.

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

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

Majors at Jacksonville University

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

Student Designed Majors

Jacksonville 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

Jacksonville University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Jacksonville University

Jacksonville 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: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacksonville University

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Does Jacksonville University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Jacksonville University 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 Jacksonville University Have An Online Program?

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

Does Jacksonville University Give AP Credit?

✅ Jacksonville 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.

Does Jacksonville University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Jacksonville University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Jacksonville University.

Does Jacksonville University Require Internships?

🟨 Jacksonville University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Jacksonville University

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Jacksonville University Library

The main library on campus is the Carl S. Swisher Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Jacksonville University

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

Jacksonville University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 Jacksonville University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Jacksonville University has an Army ROTC program and a Navy 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 Jacksonville University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

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