Colby-Sawyer College

Colby-Sawyer College requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with 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, Colby Sawyer College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Colby Sawyer College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Colby Sawyer College 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 Will I Take At Colby Sawyer College?

Colby Sawyer College 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 Colby Sawyer College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Colby Sawyer College

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

Student Designed Majors

Colby Sawyer College 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

Colby Sawyer College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Colby Sawyer College

Colby Sawyer College 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 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 Colby-Sawyer College

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Does Colby Sawyer College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Colby Sawyer College 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 Colby Sawyer College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Colby Sawyer College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Colby Sawyer College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Colby Sawyer College 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 Colby Sawyer College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Colby Sawyer College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Colby Sawyer College Require Internships?

❌ Colby Sawyer College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Colby-Sawyer College

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Colby-Sawyer College Library

The main library on campus is the Susan Colgate Cleveland Library Learning Center and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Colby Sawyer College

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.

Colby Sawyer College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

•Law with Vermont Law School

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 Colby Sawyer College 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.

Colby Sawyer College 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 Colby Sawyer College 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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