Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete 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. Eastern Illinois University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Eastern Illinois University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 55% of students who start college at Eastern Illinois University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

Reminder: Eastern Illinois 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 Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Eastern Illinois University

When choosing a major, Eastern Illinois University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Eastern Illinois University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Eastern Illinois University false.Eastern Illinois 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 require more work but it can provide a unique combination 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 Eastern Illinois University

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Does Eastern Illinois University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Eastern Illinois 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 Eastern Illinois University Have An Online Program?

✅ Eastern Illinois University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Eastern Illinois University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Eastern Illinois University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Eastern Illinois University Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Eastern Illinois University Require Internships?

🟨 Eastern Illinois University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Eastern Illinois University

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Eastern Illinois University Library

The main library on campus is the Booth Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Eastern Illinois 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.

Eastern offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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 Eastern Illinois 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.

Eastern Illinois University 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 Eastern Illinois University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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