Wright State University

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

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

Wright State 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	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Wright State 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 Are Required At Wright State University?

Wright State University 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Wright State University

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

Student Designed Majors

Wright State 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

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Wright State University

Wright State 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wright State University

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Does Wright State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Wright State University 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 Wright State University Have An Online Program?

✅ Wright State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Wright State University Give AP Credit?

✅ Wright State 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 Wright State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Wright State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Wright State University.

Does Wright State University Require Internships?

🟨 Wright State University 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 Wright State University

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Dual Degree Programs at Wright State University

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

For more information on possible dual degree options at Wright State University, contact the university directly.

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 Wright State University 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.

Wright State 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 Wright State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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