| Screen last updated on: September 12, 2007 |
| 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, January, and April. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Four summer sessions of 4-1/2 or nine weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
business administration, accounting, psychology |
| Majors with the lowest enrollment: |
chemistry, middle grades education, sociology/social work |
| Average freshman GPA: |
2.7 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
79% |
| Graduation rate: |
60% 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, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, evening courses, adult education programs |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Many minors offered. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, pre-optometry |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-2 engineering programs with Auburn U, U of Florida, Georgia Tech, Mercer U, and U of Southern California. 4-1/2-year art program with Atlanta Coll of Art. Professional option bachelor's degree possible for students who enter an accredited professional school after completing junior year. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Exchange programs abroad in Argentina (U de Belgrano), France (Lycee J.A. Margueritte), Germany (U Dortmand), Japan (Seigakuin), Monaco (U of Southern Europe), and the Netherlands (Inst of Higher European Studies). |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Accounting
- American Studies
- Art
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Administration/Behavioral Science
- Business Administration/Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- English
- History
- Individualized Program
- International Studies
- International Studies/Asia
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Middle Grades Education
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Sociology/Social Work
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for ACT PEP
- credit for international baccalaureate
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