| 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 mid-August and mid-January. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Two summer sessions of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
environmental studies, psychology, global studies |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
modern languages/Spanish, mathematics, religion |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
63% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
10:1 |
| Total faculty: |
44 men, 59 women |
| Full-time faculty: |
32 men, 31 women |
| Part-time faculty: |
12 men, 28 women |
| Graduation rate: |
53% 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, 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 Africana studies, Appalachian studies, applied geospatial technology, art, biology, chemistry, creative writing, education, English, environmental studies, gender/women's studies, global studies, history/political science, mathematics, modern languages, music (conventional, traditional), outdoor leadership, peace/justice studies, philosophy, physics, psychology (neuroscience), religious studies, sociology/anthropology, and theatre. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, peace corps/international/non-governmental service preparation, allied health preparation |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
no |
| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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environmental management |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
no |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in many countries and in China, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Northern Ireland, South Korea, and Thailand. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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Enrollment at Mars Hill Coll or U of North Carolina--Asheville for credit. Study abroad with Council on International Educational Exchange or School for International Training. |
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| Army ROTC: |
not offered |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Creative Writing
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Global Studies
- History/Political Science
- Integrative Studies
- Mathematics
- Outdoor Leadership
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Theatre/English
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Master's Degrees
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| Credit placement options: |
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- credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 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
- placement for school's own challenge exams
- credit for relevant military experience
- credit for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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| Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options: |
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credit may be granted based on AP score. |
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