| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August and mid-January. |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in August; five-week transition program for new students held in July. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of five weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
social sciences, engineering, history |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
computer/information sciences, foreign languages/literatures/linguistics, mathematics/statistics |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
92% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
11:1 |
| Total faculty: |
138 men, 59 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
93 men, 40 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
45 men, 19 women |
| Graduation rate: |
74% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
yes |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
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| Special programs offered: |
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double majors, independent study, honors program, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in Arabic, astronomy, business, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, economics, English, environmental leadership/management, fine arts, French, German, history, international studies, leadership studies, mathematics, philosophy, physics, psychology, Spanish, and writing. Teacher certification for secondary education/Honors and Undergraduate Research Institute. |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: |
Virginia Capital Program. |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Domestic exchange programs with Mary Baldwin Coll and Washington and Lee U. |
| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Summer Transition Program. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Air Force ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Applied Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer/Information Sciences
- Economics/Business
- Electrical/Computer Engineering
- English
- History
- International Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages/Cultures
- Physics
- Psychology
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- placement for international baccalaureate
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