Colby College

Colby College requires at least 128 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at Colby College complete all the credits required within six years.

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

Reminder: Colby College 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 Colby College?

Colby 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 as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Colby College

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

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Does Colby College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Colby College 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 Colby College Have An Online Program?

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

Does Colby College Offer Credit for AP Classes?

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

Does Colby College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Colby College Require Internships?

🟨 Colby College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Colby College

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Colby College Library

The main library on campus is the Miller Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Colby 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.

Colby offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Dartmouth College and Columbia University

ROTC

Does Colby 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.

Colby does not have any ROTC programs.

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