College of San Mateo

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, College of San Mateo has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

College of San Mateo 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: College of San Mateo 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 Do I Have To Take At College of San Mateo?

College of San Mateo 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 College of San Mateo directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at College of San Mateo

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

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About College of San Mateo

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Does College of San Mateo Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ College of San Mateo 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 College of San Mateo Offer Online Classes?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at College of San Mateo, contant the school directly.

Does College of San Mateo Offer AP Credit?

✅ College of San Mateo 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 College of San Mateo Have An Honors Program?

✅ College of San Mateo offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does College of San Mateo Require Internships?

❌ Students at College of San Mateo are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While College of San Mateo does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Library

The main library on campus is the College of San Mateo Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at College of San Mateo

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at College of San Mateo, contact the university directly.

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 College of San Mateo 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.

College of San Mateo has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 College of San Mateo include:

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

•a Navy 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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