University of Rochester

University of Rochester requires a minimum of 128 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Rochester accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Rochester has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 90% of students who start college at University of Rochester finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

Reminder: University of Rochester 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 Rochester?

University of Rochester does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

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

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

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

Majors at University of Rochester

When choosing a major, University of Rochester 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 Rochester.University of Rochester 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 Rochester false.University of Rochester 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 a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Rochester

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Does University of Rochester Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Rochester 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 University of Rochester Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Rochester true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Rochester Give Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does University of Rochester Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Rochester true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Rochester.

Does University of Rochester Require Internships?

❌ University of Rochester studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While University of Rochester 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 Rochester

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University of Rochester Library

The main library on campus is the Rush Rhees Library and there are 11 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Rochester

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.

University of Rochester offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•Epidemiology and public health, Education

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 Rochester 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 Rochester has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 Rochester include:

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

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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