West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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

NOTE: Around 72% of students who start college at West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduate 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: West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

When choosing a major, West Chester University of Pennsylvania students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 mean taking more courses, 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with West Chester University of Pennsylvania directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Have An Online Program?

✅ West Chester University of Pennsylvania true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Have An Honors Program?

✅ West Chester University of Pennsylvania true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Require Internships?

🟨 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania Library

The main library on campus is the Francis Harvey Green Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Penn State University (main campus & Harrisburg), Thomas Jefferson University (formerly known as Philadelphia University), Columbia University and and Case Western Reserve University

•Sports Medicine

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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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