Ferris State University

Ferris State University requires at least 120 to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 57% of students who start college at Ferris State University graduate within six years.

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

Reminder: Ferris 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.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Ferris State University?

Ferris 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, 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 Ferris State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Ferris State University

When choosing a major, Ferris 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 Ferris State University.Ferris 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. Ferris State University false.Ferris 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 require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferris State University

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Does Ferris State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Ferris State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Ferris State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Ferris State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Ferris State University Give AP Credit?

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

Does Ferris State University Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Ferris State University Require Internships?

🟨 Ferris State 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 Ferris State University

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Ferris State University Library

The main library on campus is the Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education.

Dual Degree Programs at Ferris State University

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

Ferris State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 Ferris 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.

Ferris State 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 Ferris State University include:

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

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