University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands requires at least 128 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 37% of students who start college at University of the Cumberlands 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: University of the Cumberlands 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 the Cumberlands?

University of the Cumberlands 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for University of the Cumberlands.

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

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

Majors at University of the Cumberlands

When choosing a major, University of the Cumberlands 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 the Cumberlands.University of the Cumberlands 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 the Cumberlands false.University of the Cumberlands 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 require more work 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 University of the Cumberlands

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Does University of the Cumberlands Offer Learning Disability Services?

❌ University of the Cumberlands does not offer services for students with disabilities.

Does University of the Cumberlands Have An Online Program?

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

Does University of the Cumberlands Give AP Credit?

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

Does University of the Cumberlands Have An Honors Program?

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

Does University of the Cumberlands Require Internships?

🟨 University of the Cumberlands 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 the Cumberlands

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University of the Cumberlands Library

The main library on campus is the Norma Perkins Hagan Memorial Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of the Cumberlands

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 the Cumberlands offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Kentucky

•Physician assistant

ROTC

Does University of the Cumberlands have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of the Cumberlands does not have any ROTC programs.

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