Mills College

Mills College requires a minimum of 120 semester course credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Mills College 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, Mills College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 63% of students who start college at Mills College complete all the credits required within six years.

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

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

Reminder: Mills 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 Are Required At Mills College?

Mills 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Mills College

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

Student Designed Majors

Mills 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

Mills College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Mills College

Mills 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: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, 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 Mills College

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Does Mills College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Mills College 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 Mills College Have An Online Program?

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

Does Mills College Give AP Credit?

✅ Mills 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 Mills College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Mills College does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Mills College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Mills College 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.

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Additional Information About Mills College

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Mills College Library

The main library on campus is the F. W. Olin Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Mills 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.

Mills College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with UC Berkeley

•Education, public policy, infant mental health, mathematics

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 Mills 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.

Mills College 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 Mills College include:

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

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