Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. SFA accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, SFA has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 53% of students who start college at SFA complete all the credits required within six years.

SFA 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: SFA 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 SFA?

SFA 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 SFA directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at SFA

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

Student Designed Majors

SFA 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

SFA does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at SFA

SFA 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 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 grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stephen F. Austin State University

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Does SFA Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ SFA 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 SFA Offer Online Classes?

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

Does SFA Give AP Credit?

✅ SFA 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 SFA Have An Honors Program?

❌ SFA does not offer an honors program, but does have a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does SFA Require Internships?

🟨 SFA does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Stephen F. Austin State University

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Stephen F. Austin State University Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at SFA

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.

SFA offers these dual degree programs:

•Professional accountancy

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 SFA 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.

SFA 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 SFA include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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