John Carroll University

John Carroll University requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

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

JCU 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: JCU 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 JCU?

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

Majors at JCU

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

Student Designed Majors

JCU 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 JCU

JCU 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 require more work 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 John Carroll University

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Does JCU Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ JCU 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 JCU Have An Online Program?

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

Does JCU Give AP Credit?

✅ JCU 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 JCU Have An Honors Program?

✅ JCU 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 JCU.

Does JCU Require Internships?

🟨 JCU does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About John Carroll University

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John Carroll University Library

The main library on campus is the Grasselli Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at JCU

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.

JCU offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Case Western Reserve University

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Ursuline College

•3-2 dual degree program in social work with Case Western Reserve University

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 JCU 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.

JCU 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 JCU include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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