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Department of Language, Literature and Writing First Semester Blueprints

Department of Language, Literature and Writing 

When planning your first semester…

  • Students should register for a minimum of 12 credits and no more than 16.
  • All First-Year students are required to take First Year Seminar their first term. This is a required course, and each section focuses on a different topic for students to explore.
  • Science labs meet approximately three hours once a week. As you arrange your class schedule, consider the meeting times of labs first, then design the rest of your schedule around them.
  • Students who have earned AP, CLEP, or IB credit should refer to the information provided here: AP, CLEP, IB Credit.
  • You can view the most up-to-date version of the schedule of classes by accessing The View.