Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico requires at least 130 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 46% of students who start college at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico complete all the credits required 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	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Pontifical Catholic 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 Do I Have To Take At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico?

Pontifical Catholic 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 required to fulfill a language requirement

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	–
Science	–
Computer	–

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

Majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

When choosing a major, Pontifical Catholic 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico false.Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 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 an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

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

🟨 Check with Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Have An Online Program?

❌ Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Have An Honors Program?

✅ Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico true for highly-qualified applicants, but false.

Does Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Require Internships?

🟨 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

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.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Case Western Reserve University

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Pharmacy with Nova University

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 Pontifical Catholic 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 university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 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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