Spelman College

Spelman College requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 74% of students who start college at Spelman College 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: Spelman 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 Spelman College?

Spelman 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 Spelman College.

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

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

Majors at Spelman College

When choosing a major, Spelman College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Spelman College.Spelman 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. Spelman College false.Spelman 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 an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spelman College

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Does Spelman College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Spelman College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Spelman College Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Spelman College Give Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Spelman College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Spelman College Require Internships?

🟨 Spelman 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 Spelman College

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Spelman College Library

The main library on campus is the Robert W. Woodruff Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Spelman 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.

Spelman College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, Boston University, The University of Alabama in Huntsville and Auburn University

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 Spelman College 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.

Spelman College has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 Spelman College include:

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

•a Navy 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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