Undergraduate Courses

What to Expect

What type of readings are involved in first-and-second-year courses? (e.g. articles, textbook) How much reading should a student expect to do per week?  

This is hard to say because our requirements are interdisciplinary. Students should study the reading expectations of the contributing departments: Government, Economics, Sociology, and History. 

What sorts of assignments should a student expect in first-and-second-year courses? (e.g. quizzes, group projects, presentations) 

This, again, varies by department and discipline. 

Beyond the required course texts, are there other course materials a student should be prepared to purchase for first-and-second-year courses? 

Students will not need to purchase course materials beyond the required course texts. 

Is there anything else that is important for first-and-second-year students to know and/or expect from their courses? 

Plan ahead in completing the major requirements! (especially if you are a transfer student and/or are planning to study abroad)