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Colleges / Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College

Washington, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate84%
Acceptance Rate84%

Washington And Jefferson College Academics

Washington & Jefferson College requires at least 34 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 71% of students who start college at Washington And Jefferson College complete all the credits required within six years.

Washington And Jefferson College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Washington And Jefferson College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Washington And Jefferson College?

Washington And Jefferson College 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

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Washington And Jefferson College.

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

Reminder: Check with Washington And Jefferson College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Washington And Jefferson College

When choosing a major, Washington And Jefferson College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Washington And Jefferson College.

Student Designed Majors

Washington And Jefferson College 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

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Washington And Jefferson College

Washington And Jefferson College 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 job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Washington & Jefferson College


Does Washington And Jefferson College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Washington And Jefferson College 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 Washington And Jefferson College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Washington And Jefferson College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Washington And Jefferson College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Washington And Jefferson College 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 Washington And Jefferson College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Washington And Jefferson College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Washington And Jefferson College.

Does Washington And Jefferson College Require Internships?

❌ Washington And Jefferson College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Washington & Jefferson College


Washington & Jefferson College Library

The main library on campus is the Clark Family Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Washington And Jefferson College

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.

Washington And Jefferson College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, Case Western Reserve University and Washington University in St. Louis

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 Washington And Jefferson College 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.

Washington And Jefferson College 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 Washington And Jefferson College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,157

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

84%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$50,192

Out-of-State

$50,192

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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