Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania requires at least 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

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

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

Majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

When choosing a major, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Student Designed Majors

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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.

Senior Projects

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Offer Online Classes?

✅ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Have An Honors Program?

✅ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Require Internships?

❌ Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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.

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Additional Information About Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Library

The main library on campus is the Bailey Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Penn State University Park, Youngstown State University, West Virginia University and University of Pittsburg

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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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