Houghton University

Houghton University requires at least 124 credit 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. Houghton University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Houghton University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 71% of students who start college at Houghton University complete all the credits required 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: Houghton 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 Will I Take At Houghton University?

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

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

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

Majors at Houghton University

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton University

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Does Houghton University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Houghton 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 Houghton University Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Houghton University Offer AP Credit?

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

Does Houghton University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Houghton University, check with the school directly.

Does Houghton University Require Internships?

🟨 Houghton 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 Houghton University

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Houghton University Library

The main library on campus is the Willard J. Houghton Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Houghton 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.

Houghton University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Clarkson 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 Houghton University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Houghton 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 Houghton University include:

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

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