Pitzer College

Pitzer College requires a minimum of 32 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Pitzer College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Pitzer College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Pitzer College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 86% of students who start college at Pitzer 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: Pitzer 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 Are Required At Pitzer College?

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

Majors at Pitzer College

When choosing a major, Pitzer College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Pitzer College.Pitzer 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. Pitzer College false.Pitzer 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: 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 a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pitzer College

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Does Pitzer College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Pitzer 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 Pitzer College Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Pitzer College Give AP Credit?

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

Does Pitzer College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Pitzer College Require Internships?

🟨 Pitzer College 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 Pitzer College

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Pitzer College Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at Pitzer College

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.

Pitzer offers these dual degree programs: in partnership with Management Engineering and Financial Engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration with Claremont Graduate University

•Economics, Information Systems and Technology, Psychology, Public Policy, Education, Mathematics, Cultural Studies, English, History

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 Pitzer College 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.

Pitzer College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force 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 Pitzer College include:

•an Army 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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