Southwestern University

Southwestern University requires at least 127 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 72% of students who start college at Southwestern University finish the requirements for graduation 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: Southwestern 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 Southwestern University?

Southwestern 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Southwestern University

When choosing a major, Southwestern University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Southwestern University.Southwestern 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Southwestern 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 looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southwestern University

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Does Southwestern University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Southwestern University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Southwestern University Have An Online Program?

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

Does Southwestern University Offer AP Credit?

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

Does Southwestern University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Southwestern University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Southwestern University.

Does Southwestern University Require Internships?

❌ Southwestern University 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 Southwestern 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.

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Additional Information About Southwestern University

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Southwestern University Library

The main library on campus is the A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center.

Dual Degree Programs at Southwestern 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.

Southwestern University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Engineering school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

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 Southwestern 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.

Southwestern University has 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 Southwestern University include:

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

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