United States Military Academy

West Point Academics

United States Military Academy - West Point requires a minimum of 40 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at West Point, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, West Point does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 84% of students who start college at West Point graduate within six years.

West Point offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted		X
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: West Point 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 West Point?

West Point 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

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for West Point.

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

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

Majors at West Point

When choosing a major, West Point students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at West Point.

Student Designed Majors

West Point 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.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at West Point

West Point 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 job searching or applying to a graduate program.

Frequently Asked Questions About United States Military Academy - West Point

Does West Point Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ West Point does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does West Point Have An Online Program?

❌ West Point does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does West Point Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ West Point offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does West Point Have An Honors Program?

✅ West Point offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at West Point.

Does West Point Require Internships?

❌ West Point 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 West Point 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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