University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Northern Colorado, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Northern Colorado accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Northern Colorado has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 52% of students who start college at University of Northern Colorado 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	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Northern Colorado 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 Are Required At University of Northern Colorado?

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

Majors at University of Northern Colorado

When choosing a major, University of Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado.University of Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado false.University of Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado

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Does University of Northern Colorado Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Offer Online Classes?

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

Does University of Northern Colorado Offer AP Credit?

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

Does University of Northern Colorado Have An Honors Program?

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

Does University of Northern Colorado Require Internships?

🟨 University of Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado

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University of Northern Colorado Library

The main library on campus is the James A. Michener Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Northern Colorado

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

University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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