Willamette University

Willamette University requires at least 124 semester hours to complete 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. Willamette University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Willamette University does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 76% of students who start college at Willamette University 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: Willamette 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 Willamette University?

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

Majors at Willamette University

When choosing a major, Willamette University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Willamette University.Willamette 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Willamette 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 require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willamette University

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Does Willamette University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Willamette University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Willamette University Have An Online Program?

❌ Willamette University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Willamette University Give Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Willamette University Have An Honors Program?

❌ Willamette University false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Willamette University Require Internships?

🟨 Willamette 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 Willamette University

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Willamette University Library

The main library on campus is the Mark O. Hatfield Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Willamette University

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.

Willamette University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Southern California, Washington University in St. Louis and Columbia University

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Data Science

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 Willamette University 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.

Willamette University 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 Willamette University include:

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

•a Navy 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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