Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 61% of students who start college at Palm Beach Atlantic complete all the credits required within six years.

Palm Beach Atlantic 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: Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic?

Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.

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

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

Majors at Palm Beach Atlantic

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

Student Designed Majors

Palm Beach Atlantic 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

Palm Beach Atlantic does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Palm Beach Atlantic

Palm Beach Atlantic 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 looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palm Beach Atlantic University

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Does Palm Beach Atlantic Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic Have An Online Program?

✅ Palm Beach Atlantic has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Palm Beach Atlantic Give AP Credit?

✅ Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic Have An Honors Program?

✅ Palm Beach Atlantic offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Palm Beach Atlantic.

Does Palm Beach Atlantic Require Internships?

🟨 Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University Library

The main library on campus is the Warren Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Palm Beach Atlantic

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.

Palm Beach Atlantic offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Nursing Practice

•Pharmacy

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 Palm Beach Atlantic 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.

Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic include:

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

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