University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder requires a minimum of 120 semester 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. University of Colorado Boulder accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Colorado Boulder has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at University of Colorado Boulder graduate within six years.

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

Reminder: University of Colorado Boulder 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 Are Required At University of Colorado Boulder?

University of Colorado Boulder 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

Reminder: Check with University of Colorado Boulder directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Colorado Boulder

When choosing a major, University of Colorado Boulder students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Colorado Boulder.University of Colorado Boulder 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. University of Colorado Boulder false.University of Colorado Boulder 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 require more work but it can provide an interesting mix 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 University of Colorado Boulder

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Does University of Colorado Boulder Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Colorado Boulder true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Colorado Boulder Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Colorado Boulder true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Colorado Boulder Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Colorado Boulder, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Colorado Boulder.

Does University of Colorado Boulder Require Internships?

🟨 University of Colorado Boulder does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder Library

The main library on campus is the Norlin Library and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Colorado Boulder

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

University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder 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.

University of Colorado Boulder has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 University of Colorado Boulder include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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