Baker University

Baker University requires at least 124 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Baker, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Baker accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Baker does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 62% of students who start college at Baker graduate within six years.

Baker 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		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Baker 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 Baker?

Baker has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Baker

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

Student Designed Majors

Baker 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

Baker does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Baker

Baker 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 a unique combination 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 Baker University

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Does Baker Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Baker 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 Baker Have An Online Program?

❌ Baker does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Baker Give AP Credit?

✅ Baker 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 Baker Have An Honors Program?

✅ Baker 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 Baker.

Does Baker Require Internships?

🟨 Baker 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 Baker University

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Baker University Library

The main library on campus is the Baker University Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Baker

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.

Baker offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, University of Kansas, Kansas State University and University of Missouri-Kansas City

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 Baker 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.

Baker 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 Baker include:

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

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

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