Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University requires a minimum of 128 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 63% of students who start college at Buena Vista University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Buena Vista 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	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University?

Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Buena Vista University

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

Student Designed Majors

Buena Vista 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

Buena Vista University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Buena Vista University

Buena Vista 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: Declaring a double major 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 Buena Vista University

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Does Buena Vista University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University Have An Online Program?

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

Does Buena Vista University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Buena Vista University 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 Buena Vista University.

Does Buena Vista University Require Internships?

🟨 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University

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Buena Vista University Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at Buena Vista 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.

Buena Vista University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis

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 Buena Vista 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.

Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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