All students should declare a major by the end of their sophomore year to ensure timely completion of their programs. Graduation checks by the Registrar's office during junior and senior year ensure that students are notified concerning requirements for graduation. The programs are designed to be completed in four years. Very few students take longer unless they change majors or repeat courses. In fact, an increasing number are completing in 3.5 years by taking overloads or summer school.
Classes vary in size, depending upon demand by students in an emphasis or major.
First year core courses are often larger than junior or senior level courses when more discussion of issues takes place. Two networked laser printers and a scanner are also available. Several other computer labs are available to students throughout the campus. All labs have internet access and some dorms are directly wired for the internet. Other residence halls and apartments can reach internet access through a dial-up modem system.