Ripon College

Ripon College requires a minimum of 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Ripon College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Ripon College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 56% of students who start college at Ripon College graduate within six years.

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

Reminder: Ripon 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 Ripon College?

Ripon 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 requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Ripon College

When choosing a major, Ripon College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Ripon College.Ripon 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Ripon 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 require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripon College

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Does Ripon College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Ripon College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Ripon College Have An Online Program?

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

Does Ripon College Offer AP Credit?

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

Does Ripon College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Ripon College false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Ripon College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Ripon College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Ripon College 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 Ripon College

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Ripon College Library

The main library on campus is the Lane Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Ripon 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.

Ripon College offers these dual degree programs:

•Prelaw with Marquette University and Mitchell Hamline osteopathic and allopathic medicine with LECOM

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 Ripon College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Ripon College 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 Ripon College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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