Misericordia University

Misericordia University requires at least 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. Misericordia University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Misericordia University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at Misericordia University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Misericordia 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	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Misericordia 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 Misericordia University?

Misericordia 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Misericordia University.

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

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

Majors at Misericordia University

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

Student Designed Majors

Misericordia 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

Misericordia University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Misericordia University

Misericordia 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 job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Misericordia University

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Does Misericordia University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Misericordia 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 Misericordia University Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Misericordia University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Misericordia 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 Misericordia University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Misericordia 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 Misericordia University.

Does Misericordia University Require Internships?

❌ Students at Misericordia University 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 Misericordia University

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Misericordia University Library

The main library on campus is the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Misericordia 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.

Misericordia University offers these dual degree programs:

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 Misericordia 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.

Misericordia University 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 Misericordia University 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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