Pomona College

Pomona College requires a minimum of 32 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Pomona College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Pomona College 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, Pomona College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 93% of students who start college at Pomona 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: Pomona College 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 Pomona College?

Pomona 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Pomona College.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

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

Majors at Pomona College

When choosing a major, Pomona College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Pomona College.Pomona 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. Pomona 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: Declaring a double major 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 Pomona College

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Does Pomona College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Pomona College 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 Pomona College Have An Online Program?

❌ Pomona College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Pomona College Offer AP Credit?

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

Does Pomona College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Pomona College Require Internships?

🟨 Pomona College 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 Pomona College

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Pomona College Library

The main library on campus is the Honnold/Mudd Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Pomona 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.

Pomona College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with California Institute of Technology, Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College

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 Pomona College 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.

Pomona College 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 Pomona College include:

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

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

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