William & Mary

William & Mary requires a minimum of 120 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. William & Mary 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, William & Mary does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 91% of students who start college at William & Mary 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: William & Mary 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 William & Mary?

William & Mary 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 required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for William & Mary.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with William & Mary directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at William & Mary

When choosing a major, William & Mary students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at William & Mary.William & Mary 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. William & Mary false.William & Mary 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 require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About William & Mary

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Does William & Mary Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with William & Mary directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does William & Mary Offer Online Classes?

✅ William & Mary true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does William & Mary Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does William & Mary Have An Honors Program?

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

Does William & Mary Require Internships?

❌ William & Mary studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While William & Mary does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About William & Mary

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William & Mary Library

The main library on campus is the Earl Gregg Swem Library and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at William & Mary

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.

William And Mary offers these dual degree programs:

•Elementary education, secondary education, special education, chemistry, public policy

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 William & Mary 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.

William & Mary has an Army 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 William & Mary include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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