Allegheny College

Allegheny College requires a minimum of 128 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Allegheny College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Allegheny College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Allegheny College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

Reminder: Allegheny College 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 Allegheny College?

Allegheny College 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Allegheny College

When choosing a major, Allegheny College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Allegheny College.Allegheny College 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Allegheny College 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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Allegheny College

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Does Allegheny College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Allegheny College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Allegheny College Have An Online Program?

🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at Allegheny College, contant the school directly.

Does Allegheny College Give Credit for AP Classes?

🟨 Allegheny College may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Allegheny College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Allegheny College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Allegheny College 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. While Allegheny College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Allegheny College

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Allegheny College Library

The main library on campus is the Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Allegheny College

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 Allegheny College, 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 Allegheny College 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.

Allegheny College has an Army 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 Allegheny College include:

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

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