Utah State University

Utah State University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours 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. Utah State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Utah State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 55% of students who start college at Utah State University complete all the credits required within six years.

Utah State University 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	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Utah State University 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 Utah State University?

Utah State University 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Utah State University.

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

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

Majors at Utah State University

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

Student Designed Majors

Utah State University 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

Utah State University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Utah State University

Utah State University 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 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 Utah State University

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Does Utah State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Utah State University 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 Utah State University Have An Online Program?

✅ Utah State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Utah State University Give AP Credit?

✅ Utah State University 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 Utah State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Utah State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Utah State University.

Does Utah State University Require Internships?

🟨 Utah State University 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 Utah State University

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Utah State University Library

The main library on campus is the Merrill-Cazier Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Utah State University

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

Utah State University 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 Utah State University 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.

Utah State University 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 Utah State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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