Union Institute & University

Union Institute & University requires a minimum of 120 semester credits 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. UI&U accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, UI&U has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

UI&U 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		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UI&U 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 Will I Take At UI&U?

UI&U 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at UI&U

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

Student Designed Majors

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

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at UI&U

UI&U 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 require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union Institute & University

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Does UI&U Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UI&U 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 UI&U Offer Online Classes?

✅ UI&U has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UI&U Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ UI&U 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 UI&U Have An Honors Program?

❌ UI&U does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does UI&U Require Internships?

🟨 UI&U does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Union Institute & University

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Union Institute & University Library

The main library on campus is the Union Institute & University Library.

Dual Degree Programs at UI&U

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

UI&U does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does UI&U 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.

UI&U does not have any ROTC programs.

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