University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 52% of students who start college at University of Northern Colorado graduate within six years.

University of Northern Colorado 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: University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado?

University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Northern Colorado

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

Student Designed Majors

University of Northern Colorado 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

University of Northern Colorado does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Northern Colorado

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Does University of Northern Colorado Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Northern Colorado has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Northern Colorado Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Northern Colorado offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Northern Colorado.

Does University of Northern Colorado Require Internships?

🟨 University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado

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University of Northern Colorado Library

The main library on campus is the James A. Michener Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Northern Colorado

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

University of Northern Colorado does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 University of Northern Colorado 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.

University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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