Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College requires at least 35 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 93% of students who start college at Dartmouth complete all the credits required within six years.

Dartmouth 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: Dartmouth 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 Are Required At Dartmouth?

Dartmouth 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 do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Dartmouth

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

Student Designed Majors

Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth

Dartmouth 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 grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dartmouth College

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Does Dartmouth Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Have An Online Program?

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

Does Dartmouth Offer AP Credit?

✅ Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth Have An Honors Program?

✅ Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.

Does Dartmouth Require Internships?

❌ Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth College

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Dartmouth College Library

The main library on campus is the Baker-Berry Library and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Dartmouth

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.

Dartmouth offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

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 Dartmouth 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.

Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth include:

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

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