Hamilton College

Hamilton College requires a minimum of 32 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Hamilton 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, Hamilton College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 92% of students who start college at Hamilton College graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Hamilton 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 Are Required At Hamilton College?

Hamilton College does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Hamilton College

When choosing a major, Hamilton College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Hamilton College.Hamilton 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. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Hamilton 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 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 Hamilton College

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Does Hamilton College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Hamilton College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Hamilton College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Hamilton College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Hamilton College Give AP Credit?

✅ Hamilton College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Hamilton College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Hamilton College, check with the school directly.

Does Hamilton College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Hamilton College 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 Hamilton College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Hamilton College

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Hamilton College Library

The main library on campus is the Burke Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Hamilton 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.

Hamilton College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Washington University in St. Louis

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 Hamilton College 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.

Hamilton College has an Air Force 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 Hamilton College include:

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

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