Northwestern University

Northwestern University requires a minimum of 45 courses to complete 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. Northwestern University accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Northwestern University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 95% of students who start college at Northwestern University complete all the credits required 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: Northwestern 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 Are Required At Northwestern University?

Northwestern University does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

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

Majors at Northwestern University

When choosing a major, Northwestern University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Northwestern University.Northwestern 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. Northwestern University false.Northwestern 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 job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northwestern University

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Does Northwestern University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Northwestern 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 Northwestern University Have An Online Program?

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

Does Northwestern University Offer AP Credit?

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

Does Northwestern University Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Northwestern University Require Internships?

🟨 Northwestern 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 Northwestern University

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Northwestern University Library

The main library on campus is the University Library and there are 6 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Northwestern University

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

Northwestern 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 Northwestern 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.

Northwestern University 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 Northwestern University include:

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

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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