United States Coast Guard Academy

United States Coast Guard Academy requires at least 126 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at United States Coast Guard Academy, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, United States Coast Guard Academy does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 87% of students who start college at United States Coast Guard Academy graduate within six years.

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

Reminder: United States Coast Guard Academy 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 United States Coast Guard Academy?

United States Coast Guard Academy 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

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

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

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

Majors at United States Coast Guard Academy

When choosing a major, United States Coast Guard 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 Coast Guard Academy. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. United States Coast Guard Academy false.United States Coast Guard 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: Declaring a double major 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 Coast Guard Academy

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Does United States Coast Guard Academy Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ United States Coast Guard Academy does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does United States Coast Guard Academy Have An Online Program?

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

Does United States Coast Guard Academy Give AP Credit?

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

Does United States Coast Guard Academy Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at United States Coast Guard Academy, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at United States Coast Guard Academy.

Does United States Coast Guard Academy Require Internships?

❌ United States Coast Guard Academy studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While United States Coast Guard Academy does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About United States Coast Guard Academy

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United States Coast Guard Academy Library

The main library on campus is the USCG Academy Library.

Dual Degree Programs at United States Coast Guard Academy

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

United States Coast Guard Academy does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does United States Coast Guard 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.

United States Coast Guard Academy does not have any ROTC programs.

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