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

NOTE: Around 65% of students who start college at Ohio 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: Ohio 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 Ohio University?

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

Majors at Ohio University

When choosing a major, Ohio University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Ohio University.Ohio 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. Ohio University false.Ohio 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: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix 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 Ohio University

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Does Ohio University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Ohio 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 Ohio University Have An Online Program?

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

Does Ohio University Offer AP Credit?

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

Does Ohio University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Ohio University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Ohio University.

Does Ohio University Require Internships?

🟨 Ohio 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 Ohio University

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Ohio University Library

The main library on campus is the Alden Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Ohio 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.

Ohio University offers these dual degree programs:

•We have a 4+1 program in Biomedical Engineering. The 4+1 option, which is only open to Ohio University Russ College undergraduates, allows students the opportunity to complete an engineering bach degree and a biomed engineering master's in 5 years.

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 Ohio 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.

Ohio University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force 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 Ohio University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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