University of San Diego

University of San Diego requires a minimum of 124 units to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 80% of students who start college at USD graduate within six years.

USD 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: USD 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 USD?

USD 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 USD directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at USD

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

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

USD does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at USD

USD 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 require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of San Diego

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Does USD Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ USD 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 USD Offer Online Classes?

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

Does USD Offer AP Credit?

✅ USD 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 USD Have An Honors Program?

✅ USD 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 USD.

Does USD Require Internships?

❌ Students at USD are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While USD 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 University of San Diego

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University of San Diego Library

The main library on campus is the Helen K. and James S. Copley Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at USD

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

USD does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 USD 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.

USD has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy 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 USD include:

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

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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