University at Albany, State University of New York

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

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. UAlbany accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UAlbany has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 64% of students who start college at UAlbany graduate within six years.

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

Reminder: UAlbany may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At UAlbany?

UAlbany 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at UAlbany

When choosing a major, UAlbany students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UAlbany.UAlbany 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. UAlbany false.UAlbany 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 job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UAlbany

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Does UAlbany Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ UAlbany offers 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 UAlbany Have An Online Program?

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

Does UAlbany Offer AP Credit?

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

Does UAlbany Have An Honors Program?

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

Does UAlbany Require Internships?

🟨 UAlbany 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 UAlbany

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UAlbany Library

The main library on campus is the University Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UAlbany

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.

UAlbany offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

•There are 98 programs with combined bachelors to graduate school plans. https://www.albany.edu/graduate/graduate-programs/combined-undergraduate-graduate-programs

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 UAlbany 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.

UAlbany 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 UAlbany include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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