Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College requires at least 32 semester courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

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

NOTE: Around 93% of students who start college at Claremont Mckenna College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Claremont Mckenna 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: Claremont Mckenna 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 Will I Take At Claremont Mckenna College?

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

Majors at Claremont Mckenna College

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

Student Designed Majors

Claremont Mckenna 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

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Claremont Mckenna College

Claremont Mckenna 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 Claremont McKenna College

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Does Claremont Mckenna College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Claremont Mckenna 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 Claremont Mckenna College Have An Online Program?

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

Does Claremont Mckenna College Give AP Credit?

✅ Claremont Mckenna 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 Claremont Mckenna College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Claremont Mckenna College does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Claremont Mckenna College Require Internships?

❌ Claremont Mckenna College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Claremont McKenna College

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Claremont McKenna College Library

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

Dual Degree Programs at Claremont Mckenna 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.

Claremont Mckenna College offers these dual degree programs:

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

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 Claremont Mckenna 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.

Claremont Mckenna 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 Claremont Mckenna College include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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