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Jun 18, 2026
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[PRELIMINARY] Course Catalog 2026-2027
Courses Appropriate for New Students
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This list contains courses that have seats reserved for incoming first-year students.
* Courses marked with an asterisk have seats reserved for incoming first-year students but require special arrangements such as placement or audition.
 Email the Academic Advising Resource Center if you have advising questions about these courses.
Note on Terminology
Courses in the College of Arts and Sciences academic departments are offered as “full” or “half” academic courses.
- A full academic course is four credits
- A half academic course is two credits
PLEASE NOTE: In the listing below, you may see the word “full”; this refers to a full academic course equivalent to four credits.
Language Courses
If you have no prior experience in a certain language, you should take the 100-level course in that language. If you have prior study or exposure to the language, you may need to take a placement test before registering. The placement test will guide us in placing you in the correct course in our curriculum.
Find more information about placement tests.
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Arabic
First-year students with prior experience may consider ARBC 201, which is designed for students who have studied the language for one year, including by classroom instruction or living in an Arabic-speaking environment. For questions, please contact Elizabeth Hamilton. Chinese
Students with no previous experience in Chinese should enroll in CHIN 101 Elementary Chinese I. Students who have studied Chinese or lived in a Chinese-speaking environment need to take the Chinese placement exam to determine the appropriate class for them. Please see the Language Placement website for more information. Comparative American Studies
Computer Science
Students with previous coursework in Computer Science should email the department chair to discuss whether placement into CSCI 150 or 151 is appropriate. Data Science
DATA 113 assumes no prior knowledge of statistics. Students who either have taken a previous statistics course (especially AP Statistics) or have a strong mathematical background should consider starting in 205 instead of 113. Environmental Studies and Sciences
Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies
Greek
Students who have not done at least a full year of ancient Greek should sign up for Greek 101 in the fall semester; please note that it is not possible to begin the Greek sequence in the spring. First-year students with prior preparation in Greek may enroll in GREK 201. The Classics department does not give or require a placement exam in Greek, but Classics faculty are happy to consult with students about which language level would be appropriate for them. During summer registration, students may register for the class that appears to correspond to their experience level, understanding that they may adjust their registration after meeting with the Chair of Classics. Students should be assured that there will be open spots at the 200-level if they have sufficient preparation to begin study at that level. Hispanic Studies
Hispanic Studies language courses normally require a placement exam. Exceptions: -
HISP 101, Elementary Spanish I. -
If you grew up speaking Spanish, you are welcome to take the placement exam or, alternatively, we invite you to speak directly with the chair, Prof. Ana María Díaz Burgos, to see how we may best meet your needs. -
If you took the AP/IB exam you may wait for the results and/or take the placement exam. (A score of 5 on the AP Spanish language or literature exam, or a score of a 6 or 7 on the Spanish exam of the Advanced IB curriculum allow you to enroll in 300-level HISP classes.)  Please see the Language Placement website for more information.
Japanese
Students with no previous experience in Japanese should enroll in JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese I. Students who have studied Japanese or lived in a Japanese-speaking environment need to take the Japanese placement exam to determine the appropriate class for them. Please see the Language Placement website for more information. Latin
Students who have not done at least a full year of ancient Latin should sign up for Latin 101 in the fall semester; please note that it is not possible to begin the Latin sequence in the spring. First-year students with prior preparation in Latin may enroll in LATN 201 or LATN 316. The Classics department does not give or require a placement exam in Latin but Classics faculty are happy to consult with students about which level of the language would be appropriate for them. During summer registration, students may register for the class that appears to correspond to their experience level, understanding that they may adjust their registration after meeting with the Chair of Classics. Students should be assured that there will be open spots at the 200- or 300-level if they have sufficient preparation to begin study at that level. Pedagogy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Physics
Students interested in taking physics should consult with a physics faculty member for appropriate placement into either PHYS 103 , PHYS 110 , or PHYS 212 , based on past experience. PHYS 110 is the typical entry course for prospective physics and 3-2 engineering majors; MATH 133 is a prerequisite, with students usually taking concurrently MATH 134 . Psychology
Students with a 4 or a 5 on the AP or a 6 or 7 on the IB exam can register for 200-level psychology courses during summer registration. Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
Sport Studies and Management
Statistics
Please see Data Science for courses in Statistics. Studio Art
Entry to Studio Art courses is through consent only. Introductory courses in the 100- and 800-level are recommended for new students regardless of their previous arts experience. Complete this form to request consent for a studio art course. Although the priority deadline has passed, students who complete the form may still be considered for available seats before the start of the academic year. It is also recommended that students contact professors directly. Writing and Communication
First-Year Seminar Program
Arts and Humanities Courses
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Courses
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