Common Curriculum

First-Year Students

Official Common Curriculum requirements are outlined in the .

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Common Curriculum at a Glance

  • Ìýpromotes learning by engaging withÌýstudents in various content areas, each designed to create aÌýrigorous, inclusive, ethical, and liberating learning environment.
  • By enrolling in course work across diverse experiences, DUÌýstudents cultivate critical thought and creative thought, preparingÌýthem for leadership and citizenship in our global society.
  • Undergraduate students typically take between 52 and 60ÌýCommon Curriculum credits, completed in the following categories:
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    Class Name/Category Credit Hours
    ÌýFirst-Year Seminar Ìý4 credits
    ÌýWriting and RhetoricÌý(WRIT 1122 & WRIT 1133) Ìý8 credits
    ÌýLanguage Ìý4-12 credits
    Ways of Knowing:
    • Ìý(AI: Natural)
    • Ìý(AI: Society)
    • Ìý(SI: Natural)
    • Ìý(SI: Society)
    		 Ìý32 credits
    ÌýAdvanced Seminar Ìý4 credits
    ÌýTotal Credits Ìý52-60 credits

    ÌýÌýNote: Classes offered for Ways of Knowing may not be offered every quarter.

  • Students in theÌýDU Honors ProgramÌýshould consult approved
    courses as some requirements vary slightly.
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Registration & Advising Contact Information

For questions about registration issues including errors, contactÌýimsoconfused@du.eduÌýor call 303-871-4095.

For questions about academic advising or course planning, contactÌýadvising@du.edu.