Prairie View A&M University

Prairie View A&M University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 37% of students who start college at Prairie View Aandm University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Prairie View Aandm University 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: Prairie View Aandm 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 Prairie View Aandm University?

Prairie View Aandm University 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 Prairie View Aandm University.

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

Reminder: Check with Prairie View Aandm University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Prairie View Aandm University

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

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Prairie View Aandm University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Prairie View Aandm University

Prairie View Aandm 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 mean taking more courses, 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 Prairie View A&M University

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Does Prairie View Aandm University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Prairie View Aandm 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 Prairie View Aandm University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Prairie View Aandm University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Prairie View Aandm University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Prairie View Aandm University 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 Prairie View Aandm University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Prairie View Aandm University 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 Prairie View Aandm University.

Does Prairie View Aandm University Require Internships?

❌ Prairie View Aandm University 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.

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Additional Information About Prairie View A&M University

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Prairie View A&M University Library

The main library on campus is the John B. Coleman Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Prairie View Aandm University

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

Prairie View Aandm 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 Prairie View Aandm University 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.

Prairie View Aandm 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 Prairie View Aandm University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on 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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