| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
in late August. |
| Calendar system: |
4-1-4 system (two semesters & one-month January interterm) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June/July, August, and January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions of three to 12 weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business, criminal justice, biology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
American studies, classical studies, French studies |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.9 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
65% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
13:1 |
| Total faculty: |
70 men, 59 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
49 men, 43 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
21 men, 16 women |
| Graduation rate: |
47% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
no |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in art, art history, biology, business, chemistry, classical studies, computer science, criminal justice, earth/environmental sciences, English, environmental studies, French, German, history, journalism, marine science, mathematics, media studies, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, studio art, theatre, and women's/gender studies. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, health/human services, allied health, environmental studies, recreation/leisure studies; pre-engineering agreement with Old Dominion U |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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engineering, health professions |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
no |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Winter session. Specialized program integrating liberal arts studies with experiential learning. Undergraduate Research and Symposium. Chesapeake Bay Research Vessel. Learning communities. Senior Integrative Experience. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered off-campus at Old Dominion U. |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- American Studies
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Comprehensive Liberal Studies
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Earth/Environmental Sciences
- Education
- English
- Environmental Studies
- French Studies
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- History/Social Sciences
- Individualized Program
- International Studies
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Recreation/Leisure Studies
- Religious Studies
- Social Sciences Divisional
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre
- Women/Gender Studies
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- placement for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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credit may be granted for scores of 4 or higher on AP Exams; scores of 3 or higher are accepted on a limited number of tests. |
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