Warren Wilson College

Warren Wilson Academics

Warren Wilson College requires a minimum of 128 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 42% of students who start college at Warren Wilson finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Warren Wilson 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: Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson?

Warren Wilson 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Warren Wilson

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

Student Designed Majors

Warren Wilson 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

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Warren Wilson

Warren Wilson 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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Warren Wilson College

Does Warren Wilson Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson Have An Online Program?

✅ Warren Wilson has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Warren Wilson Offer AP Credit?

✅ Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson Have An Honors Program?

✅ Warren Wilson 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 Warren Wilson.

Does Warren Wilson Require Internships?

❌ Students at Warren Wilson 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.

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