Salem College

Salem College requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 66% of students who start college at Salem College graduate within six years.

Salem College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Salem College 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 Are Required At Salem College?

Salem College 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

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Salem College

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

Student Designed Majors

Salem 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.

Senior Projects

Salem College does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Salem College

Salem 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 looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salem College

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Does Salem College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

❌ Salem College does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does Salem College Have An Online Program?

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

Does Salem College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Salem 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 Salem College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Salem College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Salem College.

Does Salem College Require Internships?

✅ Salem College requires an internship for all students.

Internships can help students gain hands on work experience for their resume, network, and explore career paths without committing to one path. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Salem College

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Salem College Library

The main library on campus is the Dale H. Gramley Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Salem 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.

Salem College offers these dual degree programs:

•3+1 arrangements with Campbell University Law School and Elon University Law School

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 Salem College 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.

Salem College 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 Salem College 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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