The University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama requires a minimum of 120 credit 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. The University of West Alabama accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, The University of West Alabama has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 39% of students who start college at The University of West Alabama complete all the credits required within six years.

The University of West Alabama 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	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: The University of West Alabama 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 The University of West Alabama?

The University of West Alabama 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	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with The University of West Alabama directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The University of West Alabama

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

Student Designed Majors

The University of West Alabama 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

The University of West Alabama does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at The University of West Alabama

The University of West Alabama 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 The University of West Alabama

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Does The University of West Alabama Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ The University of West Alabama does offer 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 The University of West Alabama Offer Online Classes?

✅ The University of West Alabama has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The University of West Alabama Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ The University of West Alabama 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 The University of West Alabama Have An Honors Program?

✅ The University of West Alabama 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 The University of West Alabama.

Does The University of West Alabama Require Internships?

❌ Students at The University of West Alabama 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.

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Additional Information About The University of West Alabama

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The University of West Alabama Library

The main library on campus is the Julia Tutwiler Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at The University of West Alabama

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.

The University of West Alabama offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Auburn University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Mississippi State University and The University of Alabama

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Auburn University

•3-2 dual degree program in social work with University of Alabama

•Wildlife with Auburn 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 The University of West Alabama 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.

The University of West Alabama has 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 The University of West Alabama include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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