Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico requires at least Between 132 and 147 to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 22% of students who start college at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico graduate within six years.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico?

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

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

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

Majors at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

When choosing a major, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

Student Designed Majors

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico does not offer double majors. Students must choose one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

❌ Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Have An Online Program?

✅ Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Offer AP Credit?

✅ Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Have An Honors Program?

✅ Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Require Internships?

❌ Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Library

The main library on campus is the Biblioteca de la Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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.

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 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 Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico include:

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

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