University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 55% of students who start college at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth complete all the credits required 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: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 Will I Take At University of Massachusetts Dartmouth?

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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

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Does University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Massachusetts Dartmouth true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Offer AP Credit?

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

Does University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Massachusetts Dartmouth true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Does University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Require Internships?

🟨 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Library

The main library on campus is the Claire T. Carney Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Accounting BS-MS, Finance BS-MS, Healthcare Management BS-MS, Technology Management BS-MS, Chemistry BS-MS, Computer Science BS-MS, Data Science BS-MS, Physics BS-MS

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 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth include:

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

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