Marshall University

Marshall University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Marshall University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Marshall University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 50% of students who start college at Marshall University graduate within six years.

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

Reminder: Marshall University 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 Marshall University?

Marshall 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Marshall University

When choosing a major, Marshall University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Marshall University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Marshall 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 mean taking more courses, 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 Marshall University

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Does Marshall University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Marshall 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 Marshall University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Marshall University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Marshall University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Marshall University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Marshall University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Marshall University.

Does Marshall University Require Internships?

🟨 Marshall University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Marshall University

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Marshall University Library

The main library on campus is the John Deaver Drinko Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Marshall University

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.

Marshall University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

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 Marshall University 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.

Marshall University 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 Marshall University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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