History (BA), 4-Year

The History major leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Choose a concentration in a related social science (political science, sociology or psychology) or choose a minor:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Computer science
• English
• Philosophy
• Psychology

• Join classmates and faculty for the department's annual trip to the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference. You'll join students from over 35 countries to debate over the most pressing issues that face the international community today.
• Gain research experience at the undergraduate level by working with D'Youville faculty or through one of our many local collaborating institutions.
• Study Chinese history in China through a faculty-led summer program. Or deepen your knowledge and cultural understanding through study abroad at a foreign university.
• Build your resume with a professional internship, while gaining perspective on a future career.
• Flexible requirements for the major means you can customize the curriculum to suit your future career goals.
• Benefit from individualized attention in small classes taught by accomplished faculty.
• Strong interdisciplinary coursework provides an excellent basis for graduate study or law school. Add a minor to further strengthen your background.
• D'Youville's long commitment to a liberal education means that you'll receive the kind of interdisciplinary education that will give you a rock-solid foundation. Gain skills like problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and written, visual, and oral communication — all skills that employers believe are critical to success, no matter what career path you decide to take.

When you apply for admission at D’Youville, we’ll automatically consider you for our merit scholarships. Undergraduate scholarships can cover as much as 50% of your tuition, and there is no need to fill out a separate application!

Transfer students can qualify for scholarships, as well. And unlike other schools, maintaining your scholarship is easier at D'Youville because we use a realistic 2.25 GPA requirement to determine your eligibility for merit-based scholarships each year. 

Check out the chart below to see if you qualify:

*D'Youville only requires that you submit the results from one test.

Find more information and additional scholarships on our scholarships page.

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D'Youville selects students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville.

Students entering D'Youville as a freshman must meet the following minimum entrance criteria:

Our admitted freshman class profile:

High school average: 85% attained a B or better

Class rank: 87% of students in the top 50 percent of their class or higher

Students entering D'Youville as a transfer student must meet the following entrance criteria:

Criteria for Admission: Transfer students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher will be considered for admission.

Average Cumulative GPA: 3.26

Review the steps to apply for admission to D'Youville as a transfer student.