University of Rio Grande

University of Rio Grande requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Rio Grande accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, University of Rio Grande does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 43% of students who start college at University of Rio Grande complete all the credits required within six years.

University of Rio Grande 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		X
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of Rio Grande 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 Will I Take At University of Rio Grande?

University of Rio Grande 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for University of Rio Grande.

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

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

Majors at University of Rio Grande

When choosing a major, University of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande.

Student Designed Majors

University of Rio Grande 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

University of Rio Grande does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of Rio Grande

University of Rio Grande 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 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 grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Rio Grande

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Does University of Rio Grande Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Rio Grande has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Rio Grande Give AP Credit?

✅ University of Rio Grande 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 University of Rio Grande Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Rio Grande offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Rio Grande.

Does University of Rio Grande Require Internships?

❌ Students at University of Rio Grande are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Rio Grande

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University of Rio Grande Library

The main library on campus is the Jeanette Albiez Davis Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Rio Grande

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

University of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Rio Grande has , 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 Rio Grande include:

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