Macalester College

Macalester College requires at least 128 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at Macalester College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

Reminder: Macalester 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 Will I Take At Macalester College?

Macalester 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Macalester College

When choosing a major, Macalester College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Macalester College.Macalester 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Macalester 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 require more work 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 Macalester College

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Does Macalester College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Macalester 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 Macalester College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Macalester College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Macalester College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Macalester College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Macalester College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Macalester College, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Macalester College.

Does Macalester College Require Internships?

❌ Macalester College studets are not required to complete an internship.

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

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Macalester College Library

The main library on campus is the DeWitt Wallace Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Macalester College

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

Macalester College 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 Macalester College 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.

Macalester College has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force 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 Macalester College include:

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

•a Navy 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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