Fulfilling the KU Core
Upcoming Changes
Beginning in Fall 2024, the KU Core curriculum will be making changes to align with the Kansas Board of Regent's systemwide general education framework. Students entering KU in fall 2024 or after, updated information will be provided on this site later this fall.
Critical Thinking and Quantitative Literacy
Goal 1 requires that you complete one course or educational experience for Learning Outcome 1 and one course for Learning Outcome 2.
We recommend you complete this goal in your first 30 credit hours of your academic career.
Communication
Goal 2 requires that you complete two courses for Learning Outcome 1 and one course for Learning Outcome 2.
We recommend you complete this goal in your first 30 credit hours of your academic career.
Breadth of Knowledge
Goal 3 requires you complete three courses or educational experiences: one in Arts and Humanities, one in Natural Sciences, and one in Social Sciences for the Learning Outcome. You may also complete the learning outcome by a combined course sequence.
We recommend you complete this goal during the 30-60 credit hour period of your academic career.
Culture and Diversity
Goal 4 requires that you complete one course, educational experience, or sequence for Learning Outcome 1 and one course, educational experience, course sequence, or a significant study abroad experience for Learning Outcome 2.
We recommend you complete this goal during the 60-90 credit hour period of your academic career.
Social Responsibility and Ethics
Goal 5 requires one course, educational experience, or sequence for Learning Outcome 1 or Learning Outcome 2. It's your choice to determine which learning outcome better suits your educational experience!
We recommend you complete this goal during the 60-90 credit hour period of your academic career.
Integration and Creativity
Goal 6 requires one course, educational experience, or sequence for Learning Outcome 1 or Learning Outcome 2.
We recommend you complete this goal once you have reached 90 or more credit hours.