Western Oregon University

Western Oregon University requires at least 180 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

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

Western Oregon University 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Western Oregon University

When choosing a major, Western Oregon University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Western Oregon University.Western Oregon University 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. Western Oregon University false.Western Oregon University 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 job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Oregon University

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Does Western Oregon University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Western Oregon University 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 Western Oregon University Have An Online Program?

✅ Western Oregon University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Western Oregon University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Western Oregon University Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Western Oregon University Require Internships?

🟨 Western Oregon University 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 Western Oregon University

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Western Oregon University Library

The main library on campus is the Wayne and Lynn Hamersly Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Western Oregon University

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

Western Oregon University 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 Western Oregon University 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.

Western Oregon University 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 Western Oregon University include:

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

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

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