Rend Lake College

Rend Lake College Academics

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

Rend Lake College 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		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Rend Lake College 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 Will I Take At Rend Lake College?

Rend Lake 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

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Rend Lake College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Rend Lake College

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

Student Designed Majors

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

Senior Projects

Rend Lake College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Rend Lake College

Rend Lake 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: Double majoring 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rend Lake College

Does Rend Lake College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Rend Lake 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 Rend Lake College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Rend Lake College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Rend Lake College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Rend Lake College 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 Rend Lake College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Rend Lake College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Rend Lake College Require Internships?

🟨 Rend Lake College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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