University of Memphis

University of Memphis requires at least 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 Memphis accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Memphis has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 48% of students who start college at University of Memphis 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 Memphis 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 University of Memphis?

University of Memphis 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at University of Memphis

When choosing a major, University of Memphis 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 Memphis.University of Memphis 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 Memphis false.University of Memphis 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 University of Memphis

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Does University of Memphis Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Memphis 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 Memphis Have An Online Program?

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

Does University of Memphis Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does University of Memphis Have An Honors Program?

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

Does University of Memphis Require Internships?

🟨 University of Memphis 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 Memphis

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University of Memphis Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at University of Memphis

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 Memphis offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

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 Memphis 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.

University of Memphis 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 University of Memphis include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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