University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of the Southwest, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of the Southwest accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, University of the Southwest has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 20% of students who start college at University of the Southwest graduate within six years.

University of the Southwest offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: University of the Southwest 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 University of the Southwest?

University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest.

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

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

Majors at University of the Southwest

When choosing a major, University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

University of the Southwest does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest 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 an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of the Southwest

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Does University of the Southwest Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of the Southwest 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 University of the Southwest Offer Online Classes?

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

Does University of the Southwest Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of the Southwest offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does University of the Southwest Require Internships?

🟨 University of the Southwest 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 University of the Southwest

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University of the Southwest Library

The main library on campus is the Scarborough Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of the Southwest

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

University of the Southwest does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does University of the Southwest 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 the Southwest does not have any ROTC programs.

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