The College of Saint Rose

The College of Saint Rose requires at least 122 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. The College of Saint Rose accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, The College of Saint Rose has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 59% of students who start college at The College of Saint Rose graduate within six years.

The College of Saint Rose 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: The College of Saint Rose 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 The College of Saint Rose?

The College of Saint Rose 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for The College of Saint Rose.

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

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

Majors at The College of Saint Rose

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

Student Designed Majors

The College of Saint Rose 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

The College of Saint Rose does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at The College of Saint Rose

The College of Saint Rose 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 a unique combination 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 The College of Saint Rose

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Does The College of Saint Rose Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ The College of Saint Rose 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 The College of Saint Rose Offer Online Classes?

✅ The College of Saint Rose has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The College of Saint Rose Offer AP Credit?

✅ The College of Saint Rose 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 The College of Saint Rose Have An Honors Program?

❌ The College of Saint Rose does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does The College of Saint Rose Require Internships?

🟨 The College of Saint Rose 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 The College of Saint Rose

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The College of Saint Rose Library

The main library on campus is the Neil Hellman Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at The College of Saint Rose

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.

The College of Saint Rose offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

•Clinical laboratory science, biology/cytotechnology with Albany College of Pharmacy

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 The College of Saint Rose 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.

The College of Saint Rose 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 The College of Saint Rose 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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