To earn a Bachelor’s degree at Vassar College, students must meet specific academic requirements that ensure a well-rounded liberal arts education. Here’s a summary of the key bachelor degree requirements:

Credit Requirements: Students must complete at least 34 units of coursework. These units include both major-specific courses and elective courses, providing flexibility for students to explore a wide range of disciplines.

Distribution Requirements: Students are required to complete courses across different areas of study:

Freshman Writing Seminar: A mandatory writing-intensive course designed to develop academic writing skills.

Quantitative Requirement: At least one course that focuses on quantitative reasoning.

Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency in a foreign language, either through course completion or a proficiency test.

Diverse Perspectives Requirement: At least one course that emphasizes non-Western or marginalized perspectives.

Major Declaration: Students are required to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year. Vassar offers over 50 majors, and students can also design an interdisciplinary major with faculty guidance.

Residency Requirement: Students must complete four semesters of full-time study at Vassar, including their senior year.

GPA Requirement: Students must maintain a minimum GPA as determined by their department to remain in good academic standing.

These requirements reflect Vassar’s commitment to offering a comprehensive liberal arts education that fosters critical thinking, global perspectives, and interdisciplinary learning. For specific details or variations based on major, students should consult the Vassar College Catalogue or their academic advisor.