Mount Mary University

Mount Mary University requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at MMC, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. MMC accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, MMC has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at MMC finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

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

Reminder: MMC 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 Will I Take At MMC?

MMC 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at MMC

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

Student Designed Majors

MMC 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

MMC does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at MMC

MMC 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 require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Mary University

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Does MMC Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ MMC 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 MMC Have An Online Program?

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

Does MMC Give AP Credit?

✅ MMC 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 MMC Have An Honors Program?

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

Does MMC Require Internships?

❌ Students at MMC 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 Mount Mary University

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Mount Mary University Library

The main library on campus is the The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at MMC

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.

MMC offers these dual degree programs:

•Occupational therapy, public health, food science

ROTC

Does MMC 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.

MMC does not have any ROTC programs.

Keep Reading About MMC

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Student Life

Admissions

Tuition & Aid

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