McDaniel College

McDaniel College requires at least 128 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 66% of students who start college at McDaniel College 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: McDaniel College 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 McDaniel College?

McDaniel College 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 McDaniel College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at McDaniel College

When choosing a major, McDaniel College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at McDaniel College.McDaniel 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. McDaniel 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About McDaniel College

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Does McDaniel College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ McDaniel College offers 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 McDaniel College Have An Online Program?

✅ McDaniel College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does McDaniel College Give AP Credit?

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

Does McDaniel College Have An Honors Program?

✅ McDaniel College true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at McDaniel College.

Does McDaniel College Require Internships?

❌ McDaniel College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While McDaniel College 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.

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Additional Information About McDaniel College

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McDaniel College Library

The main library on campus is the Hoover Library.

Dual Degree Programs at McDaniel College

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.

Mcdaniel College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Washington University (St. Louis)

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 McDaniel College 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.

McDaniel 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 McDaniel College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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