Penn State Berks

Penn State Berks requires at least 120 credits 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. Penn State Berks accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Penn State Berks does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 60% of students who start college at Penn State Berks graduate within six years.

Penn State Berks 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	√
AP Credit Accepted			Unknown
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Penn State Berks 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 Penn State Berks?

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Penn State Berks.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

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

Majors at Penn State Berks

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

Student Designed Majors

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

Double Majoring at Penn State Berks

At Penn State Berks, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn State Berks

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Does Penn State Berks Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Penn State Berks directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Penn State Berks Offer Online Classes?

✅ Penn State Berks has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Penn State Berks Offer AP Credit?

🟨 Penn State Berks may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Penn State Berks Have An Honors Program?

✅ Penn State Berks offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Penn State Berks Require Internships?

❌ Students at Penn State Berks 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 Penn State Berks 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 Penn State Berks

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Penn State Berks Library

The main library on campus is the Thun Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Penn State Berks

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

Penn State Berks does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 Penn State Berks have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Penn State Berks 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 Penn State Berks 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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