The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso requires at least 120 semester credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at The University of Texas at El Paso, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The University of Texas at El Paso accepts transfer credits. Additionally, The University of Texas at El Paso has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at The University of Texas at El Paso 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	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: The University of Texas at El Paso 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 The University of Texas at El Paso?

The University of Texas at El Paso 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 are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

Reminder: Check with The University of Texas at El Paso directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at The University of Texas at El Paso

When choosing a major, The University of Texas at El Paso students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at The University of Texas at El Paso. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. The University of Texas at El Paso false.The University of Texas at El Paso 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 job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Texas at El Paso

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Does The University of Texas at El Paso Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ The University of Texas at El Paso 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 The University of Texas at El Paso Offer Online Classes?

✅ The University of Texas at El Paso true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does The University of Texas at El Paso Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ The University of Texas at El Paso true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does The University of Texas at El Paso Have An Honors Program?

✅ The University of Texas at El Paso true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at The University of Texas at El Paso.

Does The University of Texas at El Paso Require Internships?

🟨 The University of Texas at El Paso 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 The University of Texas at El Paso

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The University of Texas at El Paso Library

The main library on campus is the University Library.

Dual Degree Programs at The University of Texas at El Paso

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

The University of Texas at El Paso does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 The University of Texas at El Paso 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.

The University of Texas at El Paso 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 The University of Texas at El Paso include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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