Recommended First-Semester Student Schedules

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar 
• History or Literature Cornerstone Seminar 
• First-Year Experience 
• Language course 
• Additional Course 

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. Students who are interested in receiving more structured support for major exploration and selection should consider adding APL 043, a one-credit course designed for Undeclared Liberal Arts students. More information on this course is included later on the 'Applied Learning' section of the Guide.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar 
• BUS 203 Financial Accounting 
• MTH 105 Finite Mathematics, or MTH119 Applied Calculus for Business, or MTH 125 Calculus I (MTH119 or MTH125 is strongly recommended for students considering a Finance major or Management major with a MIS concentration) 
• Language course 
• First-Year Experience

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. Note: Students who receive AP Calculus credit are waived from MTH 105 and may take a History or Literature Cornerstone Seminar, or ECO 176 Microeconomic Principles. 

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• MTH 101 Pre-Calculus or MTH 125 calculus I*
• One Science course
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.  *Discuss considerations around the calculus sequencing pattern with your advisor.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• ECO 176 Microeconomics
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• AMS 200 Introduction to American Studies
• Language course
• Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• ANT 105 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or ANT 200 Foundations of Archaeology
•  Language course
• Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• PHY 121 Physics I
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• CHM 113 General Chemistry I or Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar                              
• VPS 102 Intro to Color 
• VPS 104 Studio Art Design
• VPH 181 Global Visual Traditions or

VPA102 Intro to Visual Thinking

• Language

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• BIO 101 Biological Principles
• CHM 113 General Chemistry
• MTH 101 Pre-Calculus or MTH 125 Calculus I*

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. *Discuss considerations around the calculus sequencing pattern with your advisor.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• BIO 101 Biological Principles
• CHM 113 General Chemistry
• Pre-calculus, Language course, or Elective (determined in consultation with an advisor)

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• BIO 101 Biological Principles
• CHM 113 General Chemistry
• Pre-Calculus, Language course, or Elective (determined in consultation with an advisor)

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• BUS 203 Financial Accounting
• MTH 105 Finite Mathematics or 
• MTH119 Applied Calculus for Business or MTH 125 Calculus I
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. MTH119 or MTH125 is strongly recommended for students considering a Finance major or Management major with a Management Information Systems concentration. Note: Students who receive AP Calculus credit are waived from MTH 105 and may take a History or Literature Cornerstone Seminar.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• Language course
• Additional course
• Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar 
• CHM 113 General Chemistry 
• MTH 101 Pre-calculus* or 

MTH 125 Calculus 1* and PHY 121 Physics 1 

• Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. *Discuss considerations around the calculus sequencing pattern with your advisor.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• CHM 113 General Chemistry I
• MTH 101 Pre-calculus or MTH 125 Calculus 1*
• Additional course (e.g., Language course)

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. *Discuss considerations around the calculus sequencing pattern with your advisor.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• CHM 113 General Chemistry I
• MTH 101 Pre-calculus* and CSC 103 Computer Science I or

MTH 125 Calculus 1* and PHY 121 Physics I

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. *Discuss considerations around the calculus sequencing pattern with your advisor.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• COM 103 Public Speaking and/or

COM 105 Interpersonal Communication and/or

JRN 100 Reporting & News Writing

• Language course
• COM 110 Navigating the Media Landscape or Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. (Note: COM 110 is the equivalent of COM 107 Introduction to Media Studies, which is a required course for the major.).

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• CSC 103 Computer Science I
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• PHY 121 Physics I 

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• CRM 120 Critical Intro. to Criminal Justice 
• SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
• Language course or Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• One additional Cornerstone Seminar in History or Literature
• CSC 103 Computer Science I
• MTH 125 Calculus I

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar 
• EDU 104 Early Care and Education 
• Language course
• Course in Liberal Arts or Science major

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. A second major course is also an option. Consult with your academic advisor for specific course advice.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• PHY 121 Physics I
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• CHM 113 General Chemistry I

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• ECO 176 Microeconomic Principles 
• MTH 125 Calculus I (if Recommended by Math Placement exam score) 
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. 

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• History or Literature Cornerstone Seminar
• EDU 102 Foundations of Education or EDU 104 Early Care and Education or EDU 130 Introduction to Special Education
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. A second major course is also an option. Consult with your academic advisor for specific course advice.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• EDU 102 Foundations of Education or 

EDU 201 Developmental Theories*

• Language course
• Course in Liberal Arts or Science major

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. A second major course is also an option. Consult with your academic advisor for specific course advice. *Psychology/ Education double majors should take PSY 201 Developmental Psychology in lieu of EDU 201.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• CSC 103 Computer Science I
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• PHY 121 Physics

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars and the language courses may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• Cornerstone Seminar in English
• ENG 200 or ENG 250 or Additional Course
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

(3+2 Program with Notre Dame)

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• BIO 101 Biological Principles
• MTH 101 Pre-Calculus or MTH 125 Calculus I (determined by Calculus Readiness Assessment)
• ENV 200 Principles of Environmental Science

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• BIO 101 Biological Principles I
• ENV 200 Principles of Environmental Science
• MTH 125 Calculus I or MTH 101 Pre-Calculus

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. If you would like to be considered for being able to bypass Pre-Calculus and go directly into Calculus I, then you should take the Calculus Readiness Assessment.

• Philosophy, or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• One additional Cornerstone Seminar in History or Literature
• ENV 200 Principles of Environmental Science
• Language course or course in second major

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• Language course
• GND 101 Introduction to Gender Studies 
• Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• VPG 101 Graphic Design Foundations
• VPG 201 Typography or

VPG 204 Digital & Graphic Imaging (recommended)

• Language course or Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone
• BIO 101 Biological Principles
• CHM 113 General Chemistry I 
• HCA 105 Health Care Foundations or 

PSY 101 General Psychology or Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. 

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• Language course
• HCA 105 Healthcare Foundations
• Additional course 

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. A possible additional course may be HCA 200 Creative Process.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• History Cornerstone Seminar*
• Language course
• 200-Level History course*

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. 

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• Language course
• Additional course
• Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. It is strongly recommended that students fulfill their language requirement in their first year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• Language course
• Additional course (CSC 103 Computer Science I or PHY 121 Physics I recommended)

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• BIO 101 Biological Principles I
• CHM 113 General Chemistry I
• PSY 101 General Psychology

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• VPA101 Intro to Performing Arts
• Theatre, Music or Dance intro-level courses (dependent on Interests)
  • Theatre: VPT203 Acting1
  • Music: VPM180 Creating Music or VPM 231 Piano Workshop
  • Dance: VPD 151 Dance Technique
• Language course or Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• PHL100 Philosophy Cornerstone Seminar
• Language course
• Additional course
• Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy, Religious Studies, and a First-Year Seminar.  History and Literature may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• PHY 121 Physics I
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• PHY 121 Physics I
• MTH 125 Calculus I
• CHM 113 General Chemistry I

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• POL 123 American Government and Politics or POL 134 Comparing States or POL 143 International Politics
• First Year Seminar – Recommended FYS: POL 171 Power, Order & Justice
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• PSY 101 General Psychology
• Language course
• Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• RST 100 Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• PSY101 General Psychology
• Language course
• Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• EDU 140 Teaching the Adolescent Learner
• Language course
• Liberal Arts/Science Major course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. A second major course is also an option. Consult with your academic advisor for specific course advice.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone
• SOC 101 Intro to Sociology
• Language course
• Additional course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.

• Philosophy or Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• EDU130 Introduction to Special Education
• Liberal Arts/Science Major course
• Language course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year. A second major course is also an option. Consult with your academic advisor for specific course advice.

• RST 100 Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar
• Language course
• Additional Course (could be Cornerstone Seminar in History, Literature)
• Additional Course

In the first year, every student must take Philosophy and Religious Studies Cornerstone Seminar. History and Literature Cornerstone Seminars may be taken in either the first or second year.