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<p>you can graduate in 3.5 years or less WITHOUT summer if you a) know all the classes you need to take in advance instead of just randomly guessing your requirements and b) if you can get into all those classes (which you normally should)</p>
<p>for example, my major (poli sci) plus the GE’s comes out to be around 140 units. if i take a typical courseload of 15 units a quarter, then that means i need roughly 9 quarters (3 years) minimum to graduate. add in my AP/IB units and it’ll bump up to 180 to graduate immediately. </p>
<p>i have to mention though, some of the most common reasons why people do not graduate so early include changing their major, deciding to minor or double major, taking elective courses, or simply taking more courses so they can stay in college for 4 years cuz there’s no better time in your life than college.</p>