Knox College

Knox College requires at least 35.8 course credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Knox College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Knox College 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, Knox College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 75% of students who start college at Knox College complete all the credits required within six years.

Knox 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		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Knox College 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 Do I Have To Take At Knox College?

Knox 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 not required to take a computer class to graduate.

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

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

Majors at Knox College

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

Student Designed Majors

Knox 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

Knox College does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Knox College

Knox 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: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix 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 Knox College

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Does Knox College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Knox College does offer 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 Knox College Offer Online Classes?

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

Does Knox College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Knox 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 Knox College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Knox College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Knox College Require Internships?

❌ Knox 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. While Knox College 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 Knox College

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Knox College Library

The main library on campus is the Henry M. Seymour Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Knox 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.

Knox College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Rush University

ROTC

Does Knox 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.

Knox College does not have any ROTC programs.

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