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Lycoming College Academic Program

Lycoming College awards two different degrees: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.). For students wishing to do so, earning both baccalaureate degrees is possible. Candidates for both degrees must satisfy all requirements for each degree and earn a minimum of 160 credits. Alternatively, students who have completed fewer than 160 credits and all other requirements for two baccalaureate degrees from Lycoming College will receive only one baccalaureate degree of their choice with all completed majors posted to the transcript. The student must choose the baccalaureate degree to be conferred.

First-year students entering the College during the 2025-2026 academic year are subject to the requirements that appear on the following pages. Continuing students are subject to the Catalog in effect at the time of their entry unless they elect to complete the current curriculum. Students who transfer to the College with advanced standing will be subject to the requirements imposed upon other students at the College who have attained the same academic level unless they elect to complete the current curriculum.

Students already possessing a baccalaureate degree who are returning for a second degree will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Registrar and major department. Post-baccalaureate students will be subject to the current catalog, must complete all major requirements and related prerequisites, and may be required to complete the General Education requirements. This does not apply to non-degree students in certificate-only programs.

If a student interrupts his or her education but returns to the College after no more than one academic year has passed, they will retain the same requirements in effect at the initial date of entrance. A student who withdraws from the College for more than one year will, upon return, be required to complete the requirements currently imposed upon other students of the same academic level unless they elects to complete the current curriculum.

Lycoming College certifies four official graduation dates per calendar year. Diplomas are awarded when all materials confirming the completion of the graduation requirements have been received and approved by the Registrar’s Office at least five days prior to the date of graduation. Degrees are awarded on the following approximate dates: January 10 for those who complete requirements during the Fall semester; May Commencement date for those who complete requirements during the Spring semester; June 15 for those who complete requirements during May term; and August 25 for those who complete requirements during the Summer term.

Lycoming’s Commencement ceremony occurs in May. Students will be permitted to participate in the ceremony when (a) they have finished all degree requirements as of the preceding January 1, have finished all requirements as of the May date, or have a plan approved by the Registrar for finishing during May or Summer Terms; and (b) they are in good academic standing at the conclusion of their last semester prior to the ceremony.

The College will graduate any student who has completed the General Education Requirements, fulfilled the requirements for at least one major, earned a minimum of 128 credits, and met all other requirements for graduation.

Exceptions to or waivers of any requirements and/or policies listed in this Catalog must be made by the Committee on Academic Standards.

THE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

Lycoming College is committed to the principle that a liberal arts and sciences education is the ideal foundation for an informed and productive life. The liberal arts—including the fine arts, the humanities, mathematics, the natural and social sciences—have created the social, political, economic, and intellectual systems that help define contemporary existence. Therefore, it is essential that students grasp the modes of inquiry and knowledge associated with these disciplines.

Consequently, the baccalaureate degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) is conferred upon the student who has completed an educational program incorporating the three facets of the liberal arts known as General Education, the major, and electives. Students will complete approximately one-third of their work in each of these areas. The objective of the General Education Program is to ensure that the student achieves breadth in learning through the study of the major dimensions of human inquiry: math and languages, arts and humanities, social and natural sciences.

The objective of the major is to provide depth of learning through completion of a program of focused study in a given discipline or subject area. Elective study affords students the opportunity to develop secondary interests, work in areas complementary to their primary discipline, or explore new fields of study. The combined effect of General Education courses, concentrated study in the major, and electives is to impart knowledge, inspire inquiry, and encourage creative thought. The program enables students to think critically, judge rationally, communicate effectively, and develop an awareness of the diversity of cultures and an enthusiasm for learning that will last throughout their lives.

Research and Information Competencies

The need to support and instruct students on how to evaluate, access, and understand the information-based environment that surrounds them is critical. A distinguished liberal arts education relies on a breadth of competencies as well as the ability to access knowledge. At Lycoming College, students are encouraged to formulate and refine questions; to acquire basic knowledge of where to begin the discovery process; to know how, when, and what kind of information defines effective research; to synthesize, format, cite, and reconcile diverse information; to evaluate the quality and sustainability of information; and to differentiate between types of sources and the relevance of each.

THE BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Lycoming College offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. Most majors offer a B.A. or a B.S. degree, but students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology may elect either the B.A. or the B.S. degree. When there is a selection, the B.S. degree is most appropriate for students planning further education in a graduate or professional school.

Every baccalaureate degree candidate is expected to meet the following requirements in order to qualify for graduation:

• Complete the General Education requirements.
• Complete a major. Students must complete every major requirement successfully and have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the major.
• Pass a minimum of 128 credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Students may complete additional credits beyond the required 128, provided that the minimum 2.00 cumulative average is maintained.
• Complete in residence the final 32 credits offered for the degree at Lycoming or as part of a pre-approved study-away program.
• Satisfy all financial obligations incurred at the College.
• Complete the Graduation Application in Lyco Advisor Self-Service during the final semester before graduation.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education requirements are designed to promote the breadth of study central to a liberal arts education, raise awareness of issues critical to a diverse America and an interconnected world, and develop skills essential for success in any discipline or profession. It includes two courses that must be taken during the first year (a First-Year Seminar and English Composition), Distribution Requirements (courses in the Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Modern or Ancient Languages, the Natural Sciences, and the Social Sciences), classes focusing on Writing and Diversity (both Global and Domestic), and an Enhanced Academic Experience.

Courses for which a grade of “P” are recorded may not be used toward the fulfillment of a General Education Requirement. (For an explanation, refer to the Grading System.)

Complete two First-Year Requirements

• Complete a First-Year Seminar (FYS). The first-year seminar includes a 4-credit course (FYS 159) and 0-credit, pass/fail college transition workshop (FYS 150) which are corequisites. A first-year seminar successfully completed at Lycoming College—regardless of the academic content area—can be used to reduce one of the required Distribution courses in Fine Arts, Humanities, non-laboratory Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences; however, it may not be used within the Distribution Requirements for English composition, mathematics, or modern or ancient languages. First-Year Seminars do not count toward the major.
  
  A dropped FYS course does not appear on the transcript and does not satisfy the FYS graduation requirement.
  
  Earning a final grade of W or F in FYS 159 satisfies the FYS graduation requirement. However, no credits are earned toward other graduation requirements, and the course cannot be used to reduce a Distribution Requirement. Students may repeat FYS 150 and 159 in the immediate next semester.
  
  Transfer students who have earned 16 or more credits can be exempt from the First-Year Seminar requirement. Transfer students who have earned 32 or more credits may not enroll in an FYS course.
  
  
• Pass an English Composition class.
  First-Year Seminar and English Composition classes help students develop the skills necessary to continue to be successful throughout their college careers. These classes promote written, oral, and information literacy (research) components, contributing to critical thinking in the classroom.

• Complete the Distribution Program
  The Distribution Program prepares students for the world by acquainting them with the fundamental questions and topics that educated persons ask about human life and the world in which we live. These courses help students gain exposure to a range of disciplines, subjects, and perspectives within the liberal arts and sciences.

The Lycoming College Distribution Program introduces students to the conceptual foundations and traditions of the liberal arts through courses in various academic fields:

• Fine Arts courses may emphasize the nature of the artistic imagination through expression,
  performance,or analysis. Through work in this area, students may discover and develop their own
  talents, gain an appreciation for the work of others, or acquire an understanding of the history and
  methods of critical analysis as applied to works of the artistic imagination.
• Humanities courses emphasize the techniques of literary criticism; argumentation; or conceptual,
  textual, historical analysis in an effort to understand and evaluate the role of human beings in the world.
• Mathematics courses ensure that students learn logical thinking, analytical skills, or effective
  decision-making through practical or abstract applications.
• Modern or Ancient Language courses allow students to achieve communication skills and
  understanding of a second language and culture of the world.
• Natural Sciences courses introduce students to the use of the scientific method to describe,
  explain,  or predict physical phenomena, sometimes making use of experimental and observational
  techniques gained through laboratory experience.
• Social Sciences courses introduce students to the use of the scientific method to describe,
  explain, or predict the behavior of human beings, individually or in groups, using empirical
  methodologies or other established forms of analysis.

Courses may be used to satisfy only one Distribution Requirement. No more than two courses used
to satisfy the Distribution Requirements may be selected from the same prefix (e.g., ARHI, BIO, FVA,
ENGL, HUMA, PHIL). Courses used to fulfill the Modern or Ancient Language Requirement do not
count toward the two courses per prefix limit. This means that care must be taken to comply with this
rule in English, Modern Language Studies literature courses, and Theatre. 

In the following list of Distribution Requirements, a “course” refers to a 4-credit course taken at
Lycoming, any appropriate combination of fractional unit courses taken at Lycoming which accumulate
to four credits, any appropriate course which is taken by cross-registration, any appropriate course which
is part of an approved off-campus program (such as those listed in the catalog sections titled
COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS, SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES, and STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS),
or any approved course transferred from another institution.

STANDARD DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS

• Fine Arts - Students are required to pass two courses (or the equivalent) from Art, Art History,
  Creative Writing, English: any course numbered 115 or higher, Film, Film and Video Arts, French:
  any course numbered 311 or higher, German: any course numbered 225 or higher, Music, Spanish:
  any course numbered 225 or higher, Theatre, and/or a First-Year Seminar. 
• Humanities - Students are required to pass four courses from American Studies; English:
  any course numbered 115 or higher; French: any course numbered 311 or higher; Gender, Sexuality,
  and Women’s Studies; German: any course numbered 225 or higher; History; Medieval Studies;
  Philosophy; Religion; Spanish: any course numbered 225 or higher; Theatre 210; and/or a First-Year
  Seminar. Students must successfully complete a course in at least 3 of these prefixes.
• Mathematics - Students are required to demonstrate competence in basic algebra by scoring at
  level 2, 3, or 4 on a placement test (See section on Placement Tests) or successfully completing
  MATH 100 (or its equivalent). They must also pass one course selected from MATH 106, 109, 112,
  115, 123, 128, 129, 130, 140, 214, or 216. The requirement of competence in basic algebra must be
  met before the end of the fourth semester or within one year of entry, whichever is later. Students
  who have not met this competency requirement before the final semester of the applicable time
  period must register for MATH 100 that semester.
• Modern or Ancient Languages - Students are required to pass a course at the 102 level or
  higher in French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Spanish, or another language approved for
  transfer. (See section on  Placement Tests.) International students whose native language is not
  English and who took at least one year of high school in their native language may either 1) fulfill
  the language requirement in Modern or Ancient Languages, 2) take a fourth writing focused (“W”)
  course, or 3) take one course in English above English 106. If a student chooses the last option, the
  course may not also be used to fulfill a Humanities or Fine Arts Distribution Requirement.
  International students who meet the criteria and wish to use option 2 or 3 to satisfy the language
  requirement should contact the Registrar’s Office.
• Natural Sciences - Students are required to pass two courses chosen from Astronomy/Physics,
  Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, and/or a First-Year Seminar.
  One course must incorporate a laboratory component.
• Social Sciences – Students are required to pass two courses from Anthropology, Archaeology,
  Criminal Justice and Criminology, Economics, Legal Studies, Political Science, Psychology,
  Sociology, and/or a First-Year Seminar. 

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS for LYCOMING SCHOLARS

• Fine Arts - Lycoming Scholars are required to pass two courses (or the equivalent) from the following: Art: ART 111, 116, 220, or higher; any Art History course; any Creative Writing course; English: any course numbered 200 or higher; Film: any course numbered 200 or higher; Film and Video Arts: any course numbered 200 or higher; French: any course numbered 311 or higher; German: any course numbered 225 or higher: Music: MUS 117, 160, or higher; Spanish: any course numbered 225 or higher; Theatre: 145 or any Theatre course numbered 200 or higher, except 235 and 236; a First-Year seminar.
• Humanities - Lycoming Scholars are required to pass four courses from the following: American Studies: any course numbered 200 or higher; English: any course numbered 200 or higher; French: any course numbered 311 or higher; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies: any course numbered 200 or higher; German: any course numbered 225 or higher; History: any course numbered 200 or higher; Medieval Studies: any course numbered 200 or higher; Philosophy: any course numbered 200 or higher; Religion: any course numbered 200 or higher; Spanish: any course numbered 225 or higher; Theatre 210; a First-Year Seminar. Students must successfully complete a course in at least 3 of these prefixes.
• Mathematics - Students are required to demonstrate competence in basic algebra by scoring at level 2, 3, or 4 on a placement test (See section on Placement Tests) or successfully completing MATH 100 (or its equivalent). Lycoming Scholars are also required to pass MATH 112, 115, 123, 128, 129, 130, 140, 214, or 216. The requirement of competence in basic algebra must be met before the end of the fourth semester or within one year of entry, whichever is later. Students who have not met this competency requirement before the final semester of the applicable time period must register for MATH 100 in that semester.
• Modern or Ancient Language Studies - Lycoming Scholars are required to pass a course at the 111 level or higher in French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Spanish, or another language approved for transfer. (See section on Placement Tests.) International students whose native language is not English and who took at least one year of high school in their native language may either 1) fulfill the language requirement in Modern or Ancient Languages, 2) take a fourth writing focused (“W”) course, or 3) take one course in English numbered 200 or above. If a student chooses the last option, the course may not also be used to fulfill a Humanities or Fine Arts Distribution Requirement. International students who meet the criteria and wish to use option 2 or 3 to satisfy the language requirement should contact the Registrar’s Office.
• Natural Sciences - Lycoming Scholars are required to pass two courses from the following: Astronomy/Physics: any course numbered 111 or higher; Biology: any course numbered 110 or higher; Chemistry: any course numbered 122 or higher; Environmental Science: any course numbered 200 or higher; Exercise Science: any course numbered 110 or higher; Neuroscience: any course numbered 200 or higher; a First-Year Seminar. One course must incorporate a laboratory component.
• Social Sciences - Lycoming Scholars are required to pass two courses from the following: Anthropology and Sociology: any course numbered 200 or higher, except ANTH 448 or SOC 448; Archaeology: any course numbered 200 or higher; Criminal Justice and Criminology: any course numbered 200 or higher, except 448/449; Economics: any course numbered 110 or higher; Legal Studies: any course numbered 200 or higher; Political Science: any course numbered 200 or higher; Psychology: PSY 110 or any other PSY course numbered 200 or higher; a First-Year Seminar.

Complete the Writing Program

A.  Purpose

The Lycoming College Writing Program has been developed in response to the conviction that writing
skills promote intellectual growth and are a hallmark of the educated person. The program has
therefore been designed to support six interrelated goals:

1. The Rhetorical Situation
   Students should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the audience, purpose, and context of a
   variety of academic and professional texts.

2. Content Development
   Students should develop written content appropriate to academic and professional rhetorical
   situations they are likely to encounter.

3. Information Literacy
   Students should integrate and appropriately cite relevant, credible, and compelling evidence
   into writing projects. Students should conduct research using library resources and information
   technologies.

4. Style and Mechanics
   Students should write clearly and fluently according to genre-specific grammar and formatting
   conventions.
5. Process
   Students will approach writing as a process that includes pre-writing, drafting, revision, and editing. 
6. Write to Learn
   Students will use writing as a mode of learning, enabling them to better understand their chosen
   discipline and to connect their learning experiences across multiple disciplines.
   Students write in a variety of contexts and receive faculty guidance and reinforcement in
   each of the program’s required courses. 

B. Program Requirements: 

Students must successfully complete the following writing courses:

1. ENGL 106 (Composition)
2. Three courses designated as writing-focused, (W Courses) during the semester when the student takes the course.

The following policies apply:

• Successful completion of ENGL 106 is a prerequisite for enrollment in writing focused courses.
• All “W” courses are numbered 200 or above.
• One of the “W” courses must be in the major (or one of the majors) or, with departmental approval, from a related

Complete the Cultural Diversity Program, with two courses, one in Global Diversity and
one in Domestic Diversity  

The Lycoming College Cultural Diversity requirement confirms the College’s commitment to celebrating
the human differences implicit in a liberal arts education. It helps to prepare students for a global
environment and a diverse America. In order to qualify as a course which satisfies the requirement in
cultural diversity, the course must deal substantially, primarily, or exclusively with cultural diversity,
in such a way as to provide students with cultural perspectives (either historical or contemporary)
other than the predominant Anglo-American one in the U.S. 

• Global Diversity courses will help students understand the world beyond the U.S. borders.
  These courses will be designated with a “G.”  
• Domestic Diversity courses will help students understand one or more non-dominant groups
  within the  U.S., dealing with issues such as race, gender, social class, religion, political ideology,
  sexual orientation, or any combination thereof. These courses will be designated with a “D.”

A course selected to fulfill the Global or Domestic Cultural Diversity requirement may also be used
to satisfy a Distribution Requirement. International May term courses (marked with a G on course
schedules), a semester of college-approved Study Abroad, or international summer programs may be
used to fulfill the Global Diversity requirement.

Complete an Enhanced Academic Experience
Enhanced Academic Experiences are designed to promote intellectual, professional, and personal
development for students to prepare for life after Lycoming. While each student is required to
complete at least one EAE, students are encouraged to pursue and complete multiple EAEs to
better prepare, launch, and sustain graduates into careers of significance and lives of meaning.
Individual categories of EAEs are able to overlap with the requirements of any majors or minors
and within the Distribution system. The Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences can assist
students and academic advisors with questions about the EAE requirement, including reviewing
options for programs that require applications processes. Students are encouraged to visit the
CEAE’s website and SharePoint site for more information on EAEs. The Enhanced Academic
Experience may be satisfied by successful completion of:

• a second major
• a minor
• Lycoming Scholars Program
• Management Scholars Program of the Institute for Management Studies
• at least 20 credits in ECED, EDUC, SPLED, and/or PSY toward a specific teacher certification
  program
• 150 Credit Accounting track
• Both completing either MATH 333 or MATH 441, and attempting either Actuarial Exam P or
  Actuarial Exam FM. This option is only available to students who have not completed a major in
  actuarial science.
• a Departmental Honors Project
• an internship, including those completed within a practicum, earning a minimum of four
  credits
• a non-credit internship—typically of at least 350 hours—through the Clean Water Institute
  internship program, the WISE program, or any other college-established non-credit internship
  program.
• the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences curriculum via successful completion of
  CEAE 200, 201, and 220 
• the ROTC program, as evidenced by successful completion of the two 300-level MLSC course
  sequence
• an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program
• a cooperative program (see COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS)
• an experiential course of study/program involving travel of more than seven continuous days,
  inside or outside of the US. These experiential travel courses must be taken either for credit or as
  an audit and are broadly inclusive of study abroad semesters, summer programs, archaeological
  field schools, faculty-led ravel courses, and institutional partnership programs.

Upon completion of any of the above items, verification of the Enhanced Academic Experience
will be automatically applied to the student’s General Education program. The Enhanced Academic
Experience may also be satisfied through the following three items; however, in order to receive
verification of completion, students must submit required paperwork through the Center of
Enhanced Academic Experiences. 

• a competitive regional or national research program or residency
• faculty-sponsored collaborative research in which the expectation of the research outcome
  could be sole authorship by the student, co-authorship between the faculty member and student,
  or acknowledgement by the faculty member of the student’s significant contributions to the
  research. The focus of this EAE is on process, not product. Faculty-sponsored collaborative
  research can take several forms—including but not limited to—Haberberger Fellowships,
  Chemistry Research Fellowships, Summer Research Grant Scholarships, and research projects
  under the independent study mechanism. Both the faculty sponsor and the department chair must
  approve EAE eligibility before submitting the documentation to the Center for Enhanced Academic
  Experiences for final verification.
• a presentation, performance, exhibition, screening, or publication in a regional, national, or
  international juried or refereed competition, conference, or journal, including a refereed poster
  session at an undergraduate regional or national academic conference .

Students may also satisfy the Enhanced Academic Experience requirement through a pre-approved
non-credit internship. These internships require the following:

•  A pre-approved non-credit summer internship should include at least 200 hours of work, a
  clear set of internship responsibilities and expected outcomes, journal assignments with a
  member of the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences’ career advising team, and an
  evaluation by the internship site supervisor. These non-credit internships must have
  pre-approval through the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences before the
  commencement of the internship.

THE MAJOR

Students are required to complete a series of courses in one departmental or interdisciplinary
(established or individual) major. Specific course requirements for each major offered by the College
are listed in the curriculum section of this catalog. Every major at the College includes a capstone
experience appropriate to the discipline that addresses learning outcomes for the major. Students
must earn a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade point average in the major. Students must declare a
major by the beginning of their junior year. Departmental and established interdisciplinary majors
are declared in the Office of the Registrar, whereas individual interdisciplinary majors must be
approved by the Curriculum Development Committee. Students may complete more than one
major, each of which will be recorded on the transcript. Students may be removed from major
status if they are not making satisfactory progress in their major. This action is taken by the Provost 
and Dean of the College upon the recommendation of the department, coordinating committee
(for established interdisciplinary majors), or Curriculum Development Committee (for individual
interdisciplinary majors). The decision of the Provost and Dean of the College may be
appealed to the Academic Standards Committee by the student involved or by the recommending
department or committee. Students pursuing majors in two different degrees are subject to the policy
for dual degrees listed under the Academic Program.

Individual Interdisciplinary Majors — Students may design majors that are unique to their needs and
objectives and that combine course work in more than one department. These majors are developed
in consultation with students’ faculty advisors and with a panel of faculty members from each of the
sponsoring departments. The applications are considered by the Curriculum Development Committee.
The major normally consists of at least 10 courses, at least six of which are at the 300 or 400 level. No
more than two courses used to satisfy Distribution Requirements may be included in the major.
Examples of individual interdisciplinary majors are: Biopsychology, North American Archaeology,
Religion and Marketing, Women and the Legal System. Applications are available in the Office of
the Registrar.

THE MINOR

The College awards two kinds of minors, departmental and interdisciplinary, in recognition of concentrated course work in an area other than the student’s major. When students complete a minor, the title will be indicated on their official transcript. Minor requirements must be completed at the time of graduation. All minors are subject to the following limitations:

• A minor must include at least two courses which are not counted in the student’s major.
• A student may receive at most two minors.
• Students with two majors may receive only one minor; students with three majors may not receive a minor.
• Students may not receive a minor in their major (e.g. an Astronomy major with an Astronomy minor is not permitted). Additional prohibited program combinations are listed in the Programs of Study chart.
• In order to receive a minor, the average GPA for all courses that count toward the minor must be at least 2.00.
• Courses taken P/F may not be counted toward a minor. Students must declare their intention to minor by completing a form available in the Office of the Registrar.

The following programs are available:

Program of Study	Major		Minor	Cannot pair major with...	Cannot pair minor with...
	B.A.	B.S.
2D Animation			×
3D Animation	×		×
Accounting	×		×
Accounting (150 credits)	×
Acting	×		×		Directing or Musical Theatre majors
Actuarial Science		×		Mathematics minor
American History			×		History major
American Politics			×
American Studies	×		×
Anthropology	×		×
Applied & Engineering Physics		×		Physics minor
Applied Computer Science	×			Computational Science or Computer Science minors
Archaeology	×		×
Art History	×		×
Astronomy	×		×		Astrophysics major
Astrophysics		×		Astronomy or Physics minors
Biblical Languages			×
Biblical Studies	×		×
Biochemistry		×		Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or Ecology majors
Biology	×	×	×	Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, or Ecology majors
Biomedical Sciences	×	×		Biology, Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, or Ecology majors
Biophysics		×		Physics minor
Business Administration	×		×	Finance major
Cell & Molecular Biology	×	×		Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Ecology majors
Chemistry	×	×	×	Biochemistry major
Classical Studies			×
Communication & Media Studies	×		×
Computational Physics		×	×	Physics minor
Computational Science			×		Applied Computer Science major
Computer Science			×		Applied Computer Science major
Creative Writing	×			Literature major, Literature minor, or Writing minor
Criminal Justice	×		×	Criminology major	Criminology minor
Criminology	×			Criminal Justice major or minor
Data Science		×	×
Design & Technical Theatre	×		×	Stage Management minor
Directing	×			Performance minor
Domestic Public Policy			×
Ecology	×	×		Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Cell & Molecular Biology majors
Economics	×		×	Quantitative Economics minor
Energy Studies			×
Entrepreneurship			×
Environmental Science		×	×	Environmental Studies major	Environmental Studies minor
Environmental Studies	×		×	Environmental Science major	Environmental Science minor
Ethics and Political Philosophy			×
European History			×		History major
Exercise Science	×	×	×
Film and Video Arts	×		×
Film Studies			×
Finance	×			Business Administration major
French & Francophone Studies	×		×
Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies	×		×
German	×		×
Global History			×		History major
Graphic Design	×		×
History	×		×	American History or European History minors
History of Philosophy			×
Human Services			×
International Public Policy			×
International Studies	×
Latin American Studies			×
Legal Studies	×		×
Literature	×		×	Creative Writing major or Writing minor	Creative Writing major
Managerial Economics	×			Economics or Quantitative Economics minors
Mathematical Finance	×
Mathematics	×		×
Medieval Studies	×		×
Multiculturalism			×
Music	×		×
Musical Theatre	×			Performance minor
Neuroscience	×	×	×
Painting	×		×
Performing Arts Management	×
Philosophy	×		×
Philosophy and Law			×
Philosophy and Science			×
Photography	×		×
Physics	×	×	×		Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Computational Physics, or Applied and Engineering Physics majors
Political Science	×		×
Printmaking	×
Psychology	×	×	×
Quantitative Economics	×		×	Economics minor
Religion	×		×
Screenwriting			×
Sculpture	×		×
Social and Economic Justice			×
Sociology	×		×
Spanish	×		×
Sport Management	×
Stage Management	×			Design and Technical Theatre minor
Studio Art	×
World Politics			×
Writing			×		Creative Writing major

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 

Preparation for Educational Professions
Lycoming College believes that the liberal arts provide the best preparation for future teachers. Thus, all education students complete a liberal arts major in addition to the Lycoming College Teacher Certification requirements. Students can be certified in early childhood, English as a second language program specialist, secondary (biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, social studies), PK-12 (art, business/computer and information technology, modern languages, music, and special education).

All teacher education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Pennsylvania certificates are recognized in most other states either through reciprocal agreements or by transcript evaluation. For more detailed information, see the Education Department listing.

Preparation for Health Professions 
Students who are interested in a career in health and medicine (such as allopathic or osteopathic medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, or veterinary medicine) will find a wide array of educational and professional experiences at Lycoming College. The pathways to health professions are supported through a number of majors, including but not limited to biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, exercise science, neuroscience, and psychology. In addition to close academic advising with your selected major, health professional students are also supported by the members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) and the CEAE’s health professions career advisor, with membership found at https://www.lycoming.edu/pre-medical/faculty.aspx. Extensive resources for health professions students are maintained by HPAC via their SharePoint site: https://lycomingcollege.sharepoint.com/sites/center-for-health-professions

Students interested in medical school should review the 4+4 Baccalaureate and Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine Program information found within the Cooperative Program section.

Preparation for Legal Professions
Lycoming offers a strong preparation for students interested in law as a profession. Students interested in a career in the legal field should make their intentions known by contacting a member of the Legal Professions Advisory Committee, including Drs. Susan Achury and Jacob Berger. Admission to law school is not predicated upon a particular major or area of study; rather, a student is encouraged to design a course of study (traditional or interdisciplinary major) which is of personal interest and significance. While no specific major is recommended, there are certain skills of particular relevance to the pre-law student: symbolic logic (via PHIL 225), clear writing, analytical thinking, and reading comprehension. These skills should be developed during the undergraduate years. Students are also encouraged to consider courses within the Legal Studies major or minor. Pre-law students are encouraged to enroll in an internship or practicum, particularly CEAE 300 and can learn more about these opportunities through the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences.

Preparation for Theological Professions
Students preparing to investigate religious vocations or attend a theological seminary should examine the suggestions set down by the Association of Theological Schools. It is recommended that students pursue a broad program in the liberal arts with a major in the humanities or social sciences . Students preparing for a career in religious education should major in Religion or Biblical Studies and take elective courses in psychology, education, and sociology. This program of study will qualify students to work as educational assistants or directors of religious education after graduate study in a theological seminary.

Students should register with Theological Pursuits and Callings (TPAC), Dr. Steven Johnson, Chair, during their first semester. TPAC acts as a “center” for students, faculty, and clergy to discuss the needs of students who want to prepare themselves for the ministry, religious education, advanced training in religion, or related vocations. It may also help coordinate internships for students who desire practical experience in the parish ministry or related areas.

COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS

Lycoming has developed cooperative programs to provide students with opportunities to extend their
knowledge, abilities, and talents in selected areas through access to the specialized academic programs
and facilities of other colleges, universities, academies, and hospitals. Although thorough advising and
curricular planning are provided for each of the cooperative programs, admission to Lycoming and
registration in the program of choice do not guarantee admission to the cooperating institution.
The prerogative of admitting students to the cooperative aspect of the program rests with the
cooperating institution. Students who are interested in a cooperative program should contact the
coordinator during the first week of the first semester of their enrollment at Lycoming. This is necessary
to plan their course programs in a manner that will ensure completion of required courses according to
the schedule stipulated for the program. All cooperative programs require special coordination of course
scheduling at Lycoming.

DeSales University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Andrew

Lycoming College has an ongoing partnership with DeSales University to provide qualifying graduating students admission to their 15-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and meet the admission requirements of the DeSales ABSN program, which can largely be met by completing several different majors, including biomedical sciences, biochemistry, and chemistry. Students interested in pursuing this program should contact the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences or the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) coordinator by the end of their first year.

Geisinger College of Health Sciences Premedical Scholars Program (MD Affiliation)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Andrew

Lycoming College maintains a formal affiliation with Geisinger College of Health Sciences that offers qualified students entry into a Premedical Scholars Program for the MD degree. This program provides a guaranteed interview opportunity at Geisinger’s School of Medicine for students who meet defined academic, professional, and application benchmarks, while still participating in the traditional application process. The affiliation represents a significant advantage in a competitive admissions landscape by recognizing high-achieving students and strengthening their candidacy through structured advising and institutional collaboration. Students interested in this program should contact the Coordinator of Health Professions Advising, Dr. David Andrew, no later than end of their first year and become a member of the Lyco to White Coat Program.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Early Acceptance Program (EAP)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Andrew

Through its affiliation with LECOM, Lycoming College offers a highly structured Early Acceptance Program (EAP) for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Qualified students may earn provisional early acceptance to medical school, in some cases as early as high school or during their early undergraduate years, with LECOM conditionally reserving seats for successful candidates. This 4+4 pathway provides a clear and competitive advantage by securing a future place in medical school contingent on meeting academic and professional standards. Students interested in this program should contact the Coordinator of Health Professions Advising, Dr. David Andrew, no later than end of their first year and become a member of the Lyco to White Coat Program.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Dental Medicine (DMD) Early Acceptance Program (EAP)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Andrew

Lycoming College’s affiliation with LECOM School of Dental Medicine provides a structured Early Acceptance Program (EAP) that allows qualified students to receive provisional acceptance to dental school prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Up to five Lycoming students annually may matriculate through this 4+4 pathway, with LECOM conditionally reserving seats for those who meet program benchmarks. This affiliation offers a distinct advantage by combining early assurance with a clear academic and professional roadmap to dental school. Students interested in this program should contact the Coordinator of Health Professions Advising, Dr. David Andrew, no later than end of their first year and become a member of the Lyco to White Coat Program. 

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Early Acceptance Program (EAP)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Andrew

Through its affiliation with LECOM, Lycoming College offers an Early Acceptance Program (EAP) for the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Qualified students may receive provisional early acceptance with conditionally reserved seats in this specialized medical program, with up to two Lycoming students matriculating annually. This 4+4 pathway provides a clear and advantageous route into podiatric medicine while emphasizing strong academic performance and professional development. Students interested in this program should contact the Coordinator of Health Professions Advising, Dr. David Andrew, no later than end of their first year and become a member of the Lyco to White Coat Program.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy (PharmD) Early Acceptance Program (EAP)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Andrew

Lycoming College maintains an affiliation with LECOM School of Pharmacy that offers a flexible Early Acceptance Program (EAP) for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Qualified students may receive provisional early acceptance into pharmacy school with multiple pathway options (4+4 or 3+4), allowing for both traditional and accelerated routes to the PharmD. LECOM conditionally reserves seats for accepted students, providing both security and flexibility in planning a pharmacy career. Students interested in this program should contact the Coordinator of Health Professions Advising, Dr. David Andrew, no later than end of their first year and become a member of the Lyco to White Coat Program.

Medical Laboratory Science
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Newman

Students desiring a career in medical laboratory science (medical technology) may enter an accredited one-year program after graduation, or they may complete the cooperative program. Students electing the cooperative program normally study for three years at Lycoming, during which time they complete 96 credits, including the general education curriculum, a modified major, and requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The current requirements of the NAACLS are: four courses in chemistry (one of which must be either organic or biochemistry), four courses in biology (including courses in microbiology and immunology), and one course in mathematics.

Students in the cooperative program usually major in biology, following a modified major of six courses that includes the introductory sequence (BIO 110 and BIO 111), Genetics (BIO 222), Medical Microbiology (BIO 324), Human Physiology (BIO 323), and Immunology (BIO 347). The cooperative program requires successful completion of a one-year internship at a hospital accredited by the American Medical Association. Lycoming is affiliated with the following accredited hospitals: UPMC Susquehanna (Williamsport), UPMC Altoona, and WellSpan Health York. Students in the cooperative program receive credit at Lycoming for each of eight courses in biology and chemistry successfully completed during the clinical internship. Successful completion of the Certification Examination is not considered a graduation requirement at Lycoming College. Students interested in pursuing the cooperative program should contact the Faculty Advisor by the end of their first year.

Pennsylvania State Police Academy Internship
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kerry Richmond

Lycoming College has a partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police. Lycoming College students who have been accepted into the Pennsylvania State Police Academy may enroll in the Academy during the spring semester of their senior year or defer until the summer or fall.  Upon completion of the Academy, students may transfer in up to 16 elective credits from the Academy to count towards their Lycoming College degree requirements. This opportunity is open to all students in all majors. For those students interested in pursuing this path, mentoring by the Pennsylvania State Police will be available starting in their first year and through graduation to provide assistance with the application process.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 4+4 Baccalaureate and Doctor of Osteopathic
Medicine Program
Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Andrew

Qualified Lycoming College students can receive preferred admission to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) for its Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program. The PCOM-Lycoming 4+4 program includes PCOM holding up to three spots annually for Lycoming College graduates who meet entrance requirements and are approved by the admissions committee at the private, not-for-profit medical school in Philadelphia. The PCOM-Lycoming College 4+4 program requires student candidates earn a 3.50 cumulative and science cumulative grade point average through the end of their junior year at Lycoming College and score a 504 composite and at least a 126 on each section of the Medical College Admissions Test. Students interested in pursuing this program should contact the Coordinator of Health Professions Advising, Dr. David Andrew, no later than the end of their first year of study at Lycoming college and strongly consider joining the student Pre-Health Society.

Rochester Institute of Technology 4+1 MBA
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Georg Grassmueck

Through an agreement with the Saunders College of Business at Rochester institute of Technology (RIT), business majors at Lycoming can work toward a Master of Business Administration while also earning a bachelor’s degree. Through this 4+1 agreement, students can earn their advanced degree after just one year. Students work one-on-one with the faculty coordinator at RIT and Lycoming to select courses to prepare them for the MBA program. Once accepted into the MBA program, students may be able to waive some graduate-level courses. Also, Lycoming students will save at least 30% on tuition and one student will be eligible for a 50% scholarship each year.

Saint Vincent College Master of Science in Criminology
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Kerry Richmond

Since 2019, Lycoming College has had a memorandum with Saint Vincent College for the purpose of facilitating graduates of Lycoming in undertaking the Master of Science in Criminology Program at Saint Vincent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for acceptance into the program. Graduates of Lycoming who have successfully completed PHIL 318, CJCR 300, and either CJCR 445 or 441 at Lycoming will be afforded six advance placement credits towards the completion of the 30-credit program at Saint Vincent. Any Lycoming student who does not complete PHIL 318 but who successfully completes the Saint Vincent course designated CLS 504 (Ethical Decisions and Dilemmas in Criminal Justice) in the Summer of their undergraduate years, will be eligible for the advance placement credit described above.

Graduates of Lycoming who are accepted into the Master of Science in Criminology Program at Saint Vincent will receive a 10% tuition discount.

University of York UK Masters Programs in Archaeology, Environment and Geography
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jessica Munson

Lycoming College students have the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree (MA or MSc) through a partnership with the University of York (UK). This partnership offers a direct path to 12-month master’s degree programs in several specialized areas of study in Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, Conservation, and Museum Studies as well as programs offered in York’s Department of Environment and Geography, including Sustainability Studies, Environmental Science, and other related interdisciplinary programs. Available to students who obtain a BA or BS from Lycoming College in any major who meet the University of York’s entrance requirements. Admitted students from Lycoming College will receive a 25% tuition fee discount (approx. £6,000) for one year of postgraduate study.

Washington University Dual Degree in Engineering
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Emily Wilson 

Lycoming College and Washington University in St. Louis are partnered in a 3+3 Dual Degree Engineering Program, wherein students earn a bachelor’s from Lycoming College, a Bachelors from the WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering, and an ABET-accredited Master’s from WashU.

As an affiliate member of the Washington University Dual Degree Engineering Program, Lycoming students can earn a foundational liberal arts and sciences education at Lycoming before moving on to pursue two additional degrees (B.S. and M.S.) in engineering from McKelvey Engineering at WashU, all in just 6 years. WashU will admit all Lycoming students who qualify for the program by earning a 3.25 cumulative GPA and 3.25 STEM GPA at the end of the junior or senior year. Admission requirements also include completion of pre-engineering coursework in chemistry, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, and biology, as well as a number of humanities and social sciences disciplines. Depending on whether a student opts for the 3+3 program or the 4+3 program, applications must be submitted to WashU during either their third or fourth year at Lycoming.

Widener Commonwealth University 3+3 Baccalaureate and Juris Doctorate Degree Program
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Susan Achury Plaza 

Lycoming College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School offer a 3+3 law degree program that provides students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate degree in a total of six years.

Students interested in pursuing a law degree at Widener Law Commonwealth must:

• maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average;
• major in either philosophy or gender, sexuality, and women’s studies OR have a significant number of advanced placement credits prior to matriculation in order to be able to complete majors with increased numbers of required courses; and
• complete all General Education and major requirements as well as a total of 98 credits by the end of the junior year, except for those requirements that may be fulfilled by a course at Widener; and
• enter Widener with a total of 98 credits completed.

Students complete the final 30 credits toward the 128-credit Lycoming degree requirement during their first year at Widener (with the majority of those credits transcripted as elective credits).

With respect to Widener University Commonwealth Law School entrance requirements, students must also:

• earn a law school admission test score and Lycoming GPA at or above the median of Widener’s prior year entering class;
• take the law school admission test no later than February of their junior year; and
• apply to Widener Law Commonwealth by March 31 of their junior year.

ROTC

U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Program (ROTC) – The program provides an opportunity
for Lycoming students to enroll in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). Lycoming notes
enrollment in and successful completion of the program on student transcripts. Military Science is a
four-year program divided into a basic course given for first-year and sophomore students and an
advanced course given during the junior and senior years. The Army ROTC Basic Course requires no
commitment to the military and comprises four courses at the 100- and 200-level primarily taught at
Pennsylvania College of Technology with an option to take the courses at Bucknell University. The
Army ROTC Advanced Course requires a military commitment and comprises four courses at the 300-
and 400-level primarily taught at Bucknell University. The content and methods of the Advanced Course
comprise the minimum curriculum that an individual must complete in order to be commissioned.

The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program is offered to Lycoming College students in cooperation with Bucknell University. For more information, visit https://www.lycoming.edu/academics/rotc.aspx or https://www.bucknell.edu/azdirectory/rotc.

THE HONORS PROGRAM

The Lycoming Scholars Program

The Lycoming College Scholars Program is a special program designed to meet the needs and
aspirations of highly motivated students of superior intellectual ability. Lycoming Scholars satisfy the
College’s General Education requirements with more challenging Distribution courses than students
not in the Lycoming Scholars Program are required to complete. (Substitutions to the General Education
requirements for Lycoming Scholars can be made only by successful application to the Committee on
Academic Standards with a supporting signature by the Lycoming Scholars Council Director in place
of the department chair.) Lycoming Scholars also participate in special interdisciplinary seminars and in
an independent study culminating in a senior presentation. Lycoming Scholars may audit a fifth course
each semester at no additional cost. In addition, Lycoming Scholars may be exempted from the usual
limitations on independent studies by the Individual Studies Committee.

Students are admitted to the program by invitation of the Lycoming Scholars Council, the group which
oversees the program. The Council consists of a director and four other faculty members selected
by the Provost and Dean of the College and four students elected by current scholars. The guidelines
governing selection of new scholars are flexible; academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and
creativity are all taken into account. Students who wish to participate in the Lycoming Scholars
Program but are not invited may petition the Lycoming Scholars Council for consideration. Petitioning
students should provide the Lycoming Scholars Council with letters of recommendation from Lycoming
faculty and a transcript to be sent to the director of the Lycoming Scholars Program.

To remain in the program, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. Students who drop below this average will be placed on Lycoming Scholars Program probation for one semester. After one semester, they will be asked to leave the program if their GPA has not returned to 3.5 or higher.

To graduate as a Lycoming Scholar, a student must successfully complete all graduation requirements, as well as five semesters of Lycoming Scholars Seminars, and the two-semester, non-credit Senior Lycoming Scholars Seminar in which they present the results of their required independent study project. They must achieve at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA. In addition, the following General Education requirements must be met. Any accepted transfer course taken pre-matriculation that would satisfy a standard Distribution Requirement will also satisfy Distribution in the Lycoming Scholars program.

Departmental Honors

Honors projects are normally undertaken only in a student’s major or program of study and are available only to exceptionally well-qualified students who have a solid background in the area of the project, are capable of considerable self-direction, have an overall GPA of at least 3.00, and a GPA in the major or program in which the honors project is undertaken of at least 3.50. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above in the major in which the honors project is undertaken may appeal to the Committee on Academic Standards for special permission to undertake an Honors project.

Students with both overall and major or program GPA of 3.50 or higher who are pursuing research-oriented departmental honors projects are strongly encouraged to also apply for the tuition-scholarship earning Haberberger Fellowship Program. The GPA requirement for the Haberberger Fellowship Program may not be appealed. More information about the Haberberger Fellowship Program is available through the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences, and applications for It are due on March 1st of the junior year.

The prerequisites for registration in an honors program are as follows:

• A faculty member from the department(s) in which the honors project is to be undertaken must 
  agree to be the director and must secure departmental approval for the project.
• The director, in consultation with the student, must form an individual Honors Committee
  consisting of two faculty members from the department in which the project is to be undertaken,
  one of whom shall be the director of the project, and one faculty member from each of two other
  departments related to the subject matter of the study.
• The student must meet with the individual Honors Committee to review the proposed course of 
  study.  This meeting generally should take place prior to the student embarking on a substantial 
  portion of the research, critical study, or creative project so that the individual Honors Committee
  members can provide feedback on the developmental phase of the honors project. The Honors
  Committee must then certify by their signatures on the application that the project in question is
  academically legitimate and worthy of pursuit as an honors project, and that the student in 
  question is qualified to pursue the project.
• The project must be approved by the Committee on Individual Studies.

 Students successfully complete honors projects by satisfying the following conditions in accordance
with guidelines established by the Committee on Individual Studies: 

• The student must produce a substantial research paper, critical study, or creative project. If the end 
  product is a creative project, a critical paper analyzing the techniques and principles employed and
  the nature of the achievement represented in the project shall also be submitted.
• The student must successfully explain and defend the work in a final oral examination given by the
  Honors Committee.
• The Honors Committee must certify that the student has successfully defended the project, and
  that the student’s achievement is clearly superior to that which would ordinarily be required to earn
  a grade of “A” in a regular independent studies course. 

Except in unusual circumstances, honors projects are expected to involve independent study in two
4-credit courses. There are two ways for a student to complete an honors project. A student may
continue a project from an independent study (see Independent Studies) or their major’s capstone
course and count that course as one of the two semesters of the honors project. A student not
continuing an honors project from an independent study or their major’s capstone course must
complete an application for registration in honors for each semester of course credit. In this
circumstance, an incomplete grade is recorded for the first semester of the honors project until
the completion of the second semester of honors work.  Successful completion of the honors
project will allow the designation of honors in that department to be placed upon the permanent
record. A final copy of the honors project shall be submitted to the library for binding, processing,
and inclusion in the library collection. In the event that the study is not completed successfully
or is not deemed worthy of honors, the student shall be reregistered in independent studies

and given a final grade for the course.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

The Office of Student Success & Academic Services

The Office of Student Success and Academic Services oversees new student orientation programming, first-year supports, coordination of accessibility services, and academic success programming.

New Student Orientation — All new students participate in orientation programming designed to connect students to the multi-faceted experience of campus life and prepare them for academic, social, and personal success. Orientation programming begins in June and includes the completion of required tasks that support key orientation programming such asWarrior Day, remote academic advising, New Student Convocation, 1st Weekend, and Warrior Welcome Week.

First-Year Supports — The Associate Provost for Teaching Excellence coordinates the First Year Seminar Program including the FYS Passport Program and FYS College Transition Workshop. The Office also directs the Lycoming Summer Academy program, a scholarship-earning summer bridge program, and ASP 151 Campus Connections in support of a strong transition to college life and academic expectations.

Early Assessment Progress Reports — During the sixth week of the semester, classroom instructors prepare Early Assessment Progress Reports for all classes. In week seven, academic advisors, students, varsity athletic coaches, and the Office of Student Success and Academic Services receive these progress reports and can counsel students having difficulty regarding adjustment strategies. Early Assessment grades are not recorded on the student’s permanent record.

Accessibility Resources — The College recognizes the importance of supporting and meeting the needs of students with documented disabilities. Students with documented disabilities work directly with the Office of Student Success and Academic Services for coordination of academic accommodations. The Accessibility Resources team determines appropriate accommodations based on documentation provided to the College. Students seeking support should contact accessibility@lycoming.edu for confidential consultation.

Academic Success Program – Students placed on academic probation are enrolled in ASP 153 College Anew. This ½ credit, seven-week course is designed to identify the student’s strengths and build upon them for greater academic success. Students placed on academic probation work with the Office of Student Success and Academic Services on self-evaluation and develop an individually-tailored set of strategies for academic improvement.

Academic Advising — A hallmark of Lycoming is the direct, personal contact between a student and the College faculty who care about that student’s personal, academic, and professional aspirations. The student can draw upon the faculty member’s experience to identify campus resources that address social adjustment, workload, and study skills.

Students meet their initial academic advisor during the new student orientation process. Initial advisors assist with course selection by providing accurate information about requirements, programs, and career options. They also refer students to various campus resources.

By the beginning of the junior year, the student must choose a major and select a major advisor from the major department or program. The new major advisor, while serving as a resource, can best advise that student about course selection, graduate school, and career opportunities.

Advisors at Lycoming endeavor to contribute to student development in yet another way. They insist that students assume full responsibility for their decisions and academic progress. By doing so, they help to prepare them for the harder choices and responsibilities of the professional world. Also, Lycoming provides special advising programs for careers in education, medicine, law, and religion. Interested students should register with the appropriate advisory committee immediately after deciding to enter one of these professions (see Pre-Professional Programs).

Office of Tutoring Services

The Office of Tutoring Services coordinates the wide array of academic tutoring services available at Lycoming College. The Tutoring Services public website and SharePoint site provide information about operating hours, tutor availability, and other details.

Writing Center — Trained peer tutors help writers improve papers while developing confidence and independence as writers. Writing tutors discuss development, organization, grammar, documentation, and any other writing concerns. Students can schedule appointments or visit during walk-in hours.

Math Center — Trained peer tutors help students with quantitative problems in any course. Tutors are available to work one-on-one or in small groups. No appointment needed.

Subject Tutoring — Tutoring Services offers one-on-one tutoring support in most courses. Trained peer subject tutors assist students with homework assignments and test preparation. Tutors are available by appointment.

Study Groups — Conducted for selected classes, study groups offer students an opportunity to draw on the experiences of successful upper-class students to navigate the academic challenges of courses. Study group facilitators attend class, organize review materials, and lead study sessions outside of class.

International Student Support – Tutoring Services collaborates with the International Student Advisor to arrange course-specific, embedded tutoring by request, and other individual academic support as needed. International students can also utilize the Math Center, Writing Center, subject tutoring, study groups, and study skills peer mentors.

SPECIAL ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

May Term — This four-week voluntary session is designed to provide students with courses listed in the
catalog and experimental and special courses that are not normally available during the fall and spring
semesters and summer sessions. Some courses are offered on campus; others are remote, synchronous
classes; and some involve travel. Students may take a maximum of 4 credits during May term. Travel
courses require an application process coordinated through the Center for Enhanced Academic
Experiences. Travel courses are announced at least one year in advance of the course offerings with
registration and travel fee payments for these May courses are required during the prior fall semester. 

Summer Term — This 13-week academic term offers the opportunity for students to complete
internships, independent studies, and semester courses. Students may take a maximum of 8 credits
per session.

Independent Studies — Independent studies are available to qualified students who wish to engage
in and receive academic credit for an academically legitimate course of study for which they could not
otherwise receive credit. It may be pursued at an introductory, intermediate, or advanced level and in
any department, whether or not the student is a major in that department. An independent studies
project may either duplicate a catalog course or be completely different from any catalog course.
In order for a student to be registered in an independent study course, the following conditions
must be satisfied:

1) An appropriate member of the faculty must agree to supervise the project and must certify by
signing the application form that the project involves an amount of legitimate academic work
that is appropriate for the amount of academic credit requested and that the student in question
is qualified to pursue the project.

2) The studies project must be approved by the chair of the department in which the studies
project is to be undertaken. In the case of catalog courses, all department members must
approve offering the catalog course as an independent studies course.

3) After the project is approved by the instructor and the chair of the appropriate department, the
studies project must be approved by the appropriate entity. The Registrar’s Office approves all
independent studies of catalog courses. The Committee on Individual Studies approves all other
independent studies.

Participation in independent studies projects which do not duplicate catalog courses is subject to
the following:

•  Students undertaking independent studies projects must have a GPA of at least 2.50.
• Students may not engage in more than one independent studies project during any given
  semester.
• Students may not engage in more than two independent studies projects during their
  academic careers at Lycoming College.
• The Individual Studies Committee may exempt members of the Lycoming College
  Scholars Program from these two limitations. 

 As with other academic policies, any other exceptions to these two rules must be approved by the
Committee on Academic Standards. 
 
Credit-Bearing Internship/Practicum Program — An internship is a course jointly sponsored by the College and a public or private agency or subdivision of the College in which a student is able to earn college credit by participating in some active capacity as an assistant, aide, or apprentice. Students are encouraged to complete an internship through practica courses available within the curriculum of a variety of academic departments and within the Center for Enhanced Academic Experience’s (CEAE) curriculum.

Practica courses are offered in many departments and require 10 to 12 hours of work per week in a business, agency, or organization in addition to classroom time. A maximum of 16 credits can be earned through practica, internships, and/or student teaching.

For a 4-credit internship, at least ten hours per week must be spent in agency duties. Academic requirements include a daily log or journal, a research paper of approximately ten pages or its equivalent, and a reading list of approximately five books or the equivalent. The student and academic supervisor meet weekly during the term of the internship.

The objectives of the internship/practica program are:

1) to further the development of a central core of values, strategies, skills, and information through experiences outside the classroom or other campus situations, and
2) to facilitate the integration of theory and practice by encouraging students to relate their on-campus academic experiences more directly to society in general and to possible career and other post-baccalaureate objectives in particular.

Students should consult their major advisor and/or career advisor for application requirements for an individual department’s practicum course. Students are also encouraged to seek practicum support through the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences, which offers an annual CEAE 300 Liberal Arts Practicum open to students across majors, including those whose departments do not offer a practicum course. Guidelines for program development, assignment of tasks and academic requirements, such as exams, papers, reports, grades, etc., are established in consultation with a faculty director at Lycoming and an agency supervisor at the
place of internship.

Students with diverse majors have participated in a wide variety of internships at places such as business and accounting firms, law offices, hospitals, social service agencies, banks, and Congressional offices.

Non-Credit Summer Internships—While credit-bearing internships and practica typically are
offered during the fall or spring academic semester, students can also pursue non-credit internships
during the summer months and obtain practical experience while also meeting the enhanced academic
experience graduation requirement. Students interested in completing a non-credit summer internship
should seek assistance and pre-approval through the Center for Enhanced Academic Experiences.
Students approved for these programs enroll in either CEAE 301 or 302. Non-credit summer internships
require weekly journal submissions and an exit interview with the supervising career advisor.

Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification –

1. Lycoming College offers a post‑baccalaureate teacher certification program for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking Pennsylvania teacher certification. Designed for candidates whose prior academic preparation did not include an education component, the program provides a structured pathway to certification through coursework and supervised clinical experience aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements. Lycoming College is an approved provider of educator preparation and offers both traditional and experience‑based options, allowing candidates to gain the pedagogical knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective classroom teaching.
   To enroll, prospective candidates begin by identifying the subject area they wish to teach and applying to Lycoming College’s post‑baccalaureate certification program. The College evaluates prior coursework to determine program eligibility and any additional requirements. Once admitted, candidates complete required education coursework and clinical experiences, including student teaching or approved employment‑based teaching when applicable. Candidates must also pass the appropriate content‑area certification examinations and apply for certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Teacher Information Management System (TIMS), with Lycoming College verifying program completion as the approved provider.

2. Lycoming College offers a Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)–approved experience‑based teacher certification pathway that allows candidates to complete certification requirements while employed in a full‑time or long‑term substitute teaching position. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate good moral character, hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and—unless seeking certification to teach a world language—be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States, including permanent resident immigrant visa holders. Admission to the experience‑based program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and enrollment in Lycoming College’s PDE‑approved program, followed by securing appropriate employment in the candidate’s content area(s). Candidates must meet all required testing benchmarks, submit an online application through the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS), and have their program enrollment verified in TIMS by the PDE‑approved experience‑based program provider.

See Education Department listing for more
information.

Washington Semester — Lycoming College has an affiliation with American University in Washington,
D.C. which allows qualified students to participate in their Washington Semester Program Washington
and the Summer Internship Program. Similar to study abroad programs, students enroll in courses at
American University across an array of disciplines as well as complete an internship in the Washington,
D.C. region. Students interested in this study away program should contact the Center for Enhanced
Academic Experiences and apply for this program using the same process utilized for study abroad
applications.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES

Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of international experiences sponsored by
Lycoming College, its partners, and approved programs. Opportunities range from short-term travel
courses to independent study abroad programs available during the summer, semester, or full
academic year. All programs are managed by the Office of Global Education in the Center for
Enhanced Academic Experiences (CEAE) in consultation with the College’s Study Abroad
Committee. More information on available programs can be found on-line at:
https://www.lycoming.edu/study-abroad/study-away-from-lycoming.aspx.  

Full Semester or Summer Programs
Students interested in studying abroad through a college-approved summer, semester, or full year
program must achieve a cumulative and major grade point average of 2.50 or higher and be in good
standing in terms of student conduct. Participation in all summer, semester, and full year study abroad
programs requires an approved study abroad application submitted through the Global Education
Office of the CEAE. Students should begin the application process for summer, semester, or full year
study abroad programs approximately a year in advance of intended program participation.

Students should note study abroad requirements specific to their intended major and/or minor as
identified in the Catalog. 

Students who do not meet the academic standards established for independent study abroad may
appeal through the CEAE’s Global Education Office. Appeals are reviewed by the Study Abroad
Committee, which issues a positive or negative recommendation to the Committee on Academic
Standards. Following a review of the student’s appeal and the Study Abroad Committee’s
recommendation, a final ruling is issued by the Committee on Academic Standards.

Exchange Programs

Lycoming College holds tuition exchange agreements with the following universities. Space is limited
in each program. Students should consult with the Global Education Office to review the language and
courses of study available at each institution.

• Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, Netherlands
• Otto-Friedrich-Universität, Bamberg, Germany
• SIAS International University, Zhengzhou, China
• Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), Puebla, Mexico
• Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), Grenoble, FranceWestminster University and Westminster
  Business School, London, England
• Note that Westminster Business School is available only to those students pursuing majors
  or minors in programs from within Lycoming’s Institute for Management Studies.

Immersive Language Programs
The following programs are designed for full language immersion, and all courses are conducted
in the language of study.

• Center for Linguistics, Université de Franche-Comté in Besançon, France
• Centre Universitaire d'études Françaises (CUEF), Université Grenoble Alpes in France
• Estudio Sampere in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Spain
• Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany
• Institute for Field Education (IFE) in Brussels, Belgium; Paris and Strasbourg, France; and
  Andalucía and Asturias, Spain

Affiliate Program:
A full listing of affiliate programs is available through the CEAE’s Global Education Office. https://www.lycoming.edu/center-for-enhanced-academic-experiences/global-education.aspx.

Faculty-Led Travel Courses and Lycoming College-Affiliated Archaeological Field Schools
Lycoming College also offers a variety of faculty-led travel courses. Students interested in participating in
faculty-led travel courses, including Lycoming-sponsored archaeological field schools, must complete
a common travel course application available in the CEAE. Travel courses require that students be in
both good academic and student conduct standing.

Travel course options change yearly and are announced and managed through the CEAE’s Global
Education Office.

NOTE: Lycoming College cannot assume responsibility for the health, safety, or welfare of students engaged in or en route to or from any off-campus studies or activities which are not under its exclusive jurisdiction.