University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 47% of students who start college at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras complete all the credits required within six years.

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

Reminder: University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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 Are Required At University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras?

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

Reminder: Check with University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

When choosing a major, University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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 Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras.University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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. University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras false.University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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 looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

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Does University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Offer Online Classes?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, contant the school directly.

Does University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Give AP Credit?

✅ University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras, check with the school directly.

Does University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Require Internships?

❌ Students at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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 University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

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University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras Library

The main library on campus is the Jose M. Lazaro Library and there are 10 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras

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

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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 Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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.

University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 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 Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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