United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy requires at least 132 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at United States Air Force Academy, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, United States Air Force Academy does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at United States Air Force Academy finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

Reminder: United States Air Force Academy 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 United States Air Force Academy?

United States Air Force Academy 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for United States Air Force Academy.

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

Reminder: Check with United States Air Force Academy directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at United States Air Force Academy

When choosing a major, United States Air Force Academy students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at United States Air Force Academy. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. United States Air Force Academy 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 United States Air Force Academy

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Does United States Air Force Academy Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with United States Air Force Academy directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does United States Air Force Academy Offer Online Classes?

❌ United States Air Force Academy false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does United States Air Force Academy Offer AP Credit?

✅ United States Air Force Academy true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does United States Air Force Academy Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at United States Air Force Academy, check with the school directly. United States Air Force Academy true

Does United States Air Force Academy Require Internships?

❌ United States Air Force Academy does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While United States Air Force Academy 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 United States Air Force Academy

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United States Air Force Academy Library

The main library on campus is the McDermott Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at United States Air Force Academy

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

United States Air Force Academy does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does United States Air Force Academy 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.

Air Force Academy does not have any ROTC programs.

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