Caldwell University 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. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Caldwell University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.
NOTE: Around 59% of students who start college at Caldwell University graduate within six years.
Caldwell University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.
Academic Options | Yes | No | Note |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | ||
Transfer Credits Accepted | Unknown | ||
AP Credit Accepted | √ | ||
IB Credits Accepted | Unknown | ||
Summer Classes Available | √ | ||
New Student Orientation | √ |
Reminder: Caldwell University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Caldwell University 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Caldwell University.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | Yes |
Math | true |
Science | true |
Computer | Yes |
Reminder: Check with Caldwell University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Caldwell University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Caldwell University.
Student Designed Majors
Caldwell 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
Caldwell University does not require students to complete a senior project.
Double Majoring at Caldwell University
Caldwell 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 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 a graduate program.
✅ Caldwell 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.
✅ Caldwell University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.
✅ Caldwell 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.
✅ Caldwell 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 Caldwell University.
🟨 Caldwell University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.
The main library on campus is the Jennings Library and there are no other libraries on campus.
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.
Caldwell University offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in business administration
•3-2 dual degree program in social work with Rutgers University
•Biology or psychology/occupational therapy with Columbia University, biology/athletic training with Seton Hall University, psychology/counseling psychology, psychology/applied behavior analysis, education/curriculum and instruction
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 Caldwell University have any ROTC programs?
Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.
Caldwell 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 Caldwell University include:
•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus
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