Illinois Wesleyan University requires a minimum of 32 course units to graduate with a bachelor's degree.
Illinois Wesleyan University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer classes during the summer.
NOTE: Around 80% of students who start college at Illinois Wesleyan University complete all the credits required within six years.
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Academic Options | Yes | No | Note |
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Accelerated Degree Program | – | – | – |
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | – | – |
AP Credit Accepted | √ | – | – |
IB Credits Accepted | √ | – | – |
Summer Classes Available | – | – | – |
New Student Orientation | √ | – | – |
Reminder: Illinois Wesleyan University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Illinois Wesleyan 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 are not required to take a computer class to graduate.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | No |
Math | Yes |
Science | Yes |
Computer | No |
Reminder: Check with Illinois Wesleyan University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Illinois Wesleyan University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Illinois Wesleyan University.Illinois Wesleyan 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. Illinois Wesleyan University false.Illinois Wesleyan 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.
🟨 Check with Illinois Wesleyan University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.
✅ Illinois Wesleyan University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.
✅ Illinois Wesleyan University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.
🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Illinois Wesleyan University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Illinois Wesleyan University.
❌ Students at Illinois Wesleyan University 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 Illinois Wesleyan University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.
The main library on campus is the The Ames Library.
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.
Illinois Wesleyan University offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Case Western Reserve University, Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis, Dartmouth College and University of Illinois
•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University
•Occupational therapy
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 Illinois Wesleyan 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.
Illinois Wesleyan 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 Illinois Wesleyan University include:
•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus
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