Whitworth University

Whitworth University requires at least 126 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 75% of students who start college at Whitworth University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

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

Reminder: Whitworth University 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 Do I Have To Take At Whitworth University?

Whitworth University 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

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Whitworth University

When choosing a major, Whitworth University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Whitworth University.

Student Designed Majors

Whitworth University 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

Whitworth University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Whitworth University

Whitworth University 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 looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitworth University

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Does Whitworth University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Whitworth University 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 Whitworth University Have An Online Program?

❌ Whitworth University does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Whitworth University Give AP Credit?

✅ Whitworth University 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 Whitworth University Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Whitworth University Require Internships?

❌ Students at Whitworth University 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 Whitworth University

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Whitworth University Library

The main library on campus is the Harriet Cheney Cowles Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Whitworth University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Whitworth University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University and Washington State University

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Washington State University

•Athletic training at Whitworth University

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 Whitworth University 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.

Whitworth University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force 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 Whitworth University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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