University of Richmond

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

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

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at University of Richmond finish the requirements for graduation 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 Richmond 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 Do I Have To Take At University of Richmond?

University of Richmond 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at University of Richmond

When choosing a major, University of Richmond 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 Richmond.University of Richmond 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 Richmond false.University of Richmond 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 grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Richmond

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Does University of Richmond Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Richmond 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 Richmond Offer Online Classes?

❌ University of Richmond false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does University of Richmond Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Richmond true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Richmond Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Richmond, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Richmond.

Does University of Richmond Require Internships?

🟨 University of Richmond does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Richmond

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University of Richmond Library

The main library on campus is the Boatwright Memorial Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Richmond

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.

Richmond offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University and University of Virginia

•Duke University Environmental Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University Environmental Studies

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 Richmond 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 Richmond has an Army 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 Richmond include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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