Kettering University requires a minimum of 161 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.
If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Kettering 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, Kettering University does not offer classes during the summer.
NOTE: Around 70% of students who start college at Kettering University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.
Kettering University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.
Academic Options | Yes | No | |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | ||
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | ||
AP Credit Accepted | √ | ||
IB Credits Accepted | √ | ||
Summer Classes Available | X | ||
New Student Orientation | √ |
Reminder: Kettering University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Kettering 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
Students do not have to take a computer class.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | No |
Math | true |
Science | true |
Computer | No |
Reminder: Check with Kettering University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Kettering University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Kettering University.
Student Designed Majors
Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.
Senior Projects
Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.
Double Majoring at Kettering University
At Kettering University, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.
✅ Kettering 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.
❌ Kettering University does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.
✅ Kettering University 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.
✅ Kettering University 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 Kettering University.
✅ Kettering University requires an internship for all students.
Internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.
The main library on campus is the Kettering University Library and there are no other libraries on campus.
A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.
Kettering University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.
Does Kettering 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.
Kettering University does not have any ROTC programs.
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