Aurora University

Aurora University requires at least 120 to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Aurora University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Aurora University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Aurora University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 55% of students who start college at Aurora University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Aurora 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		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Aurora 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 Will I Take At Aurora University?

Aurora 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Aurora University

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

Student Designed Majors

Aurora 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

Aurora University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Aurora University

Aurora 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 looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aurora University

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Does Aurora University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Aurora University 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 Aurora University Have An Online Program?

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

Does Aurora University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Aurora 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 Aurora University Have An Honors Program?

❌ Aurora University does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Aurora University Require Internships?

🟨 Aurora 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 Aurora University

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Aurora University Library

The main library on campus is the Charles B. Phillips Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Aurora University

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.

Aurora University offers these dual degree programs:

•Athletic Training

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 Aurora University 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.

Aurora University 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 Aurora University include:

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

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