Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College requires at least 128 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 85% of students who start college at Mount Holyoke College complete all the credits required within six years.

Mount Holyoke College 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: Mount Holyoke 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 Are Required At Mount Holyoke College?

Mount Holyoke 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

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Mount Holyoke College

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

Student Designed Majors

Mount Holyoke 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.

Senior Projects

Mount Holyoke College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke 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: Declaring a double major 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 a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Holyoke College

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Does Mount Holyoke College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Mount Holyoke 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 Mount Holyoke College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Mount Holyoke College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Mount Holyoke College Give AP Credit?

✅ Mount Holyoke College 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 Mount Holyoke College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Mount Holyoke College does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Mount Holyoke College Require Internships?

🟨 Mount Holyoke College 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 Mount Holyoke College

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Mount Holyoke College Library

The main library on campus is the Williston Memorial Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Mount Holyoke 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.

Mount Holyoke College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Dartmouth College, University of Massachusetts and California Institute of Technology

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 Mount Holyoke 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.

Mount Holyoke College has an Army ROTC program and 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 Mount Holyoke College include:

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

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

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