The Common Curriculum (CC) stands as a clear expression of the Jesuit vision of education. The CC serves to provide a foundation in a genuinely humanistic education -- in philosophy, religious studies, literature, history, the sciences, and the arts -- complementing the major fields of study of every undergraduate's program. The CC is designed to challenge students to develop all of their talents to the fullest; it calls for critical thinking, reflection, and disciplined study. The program is comprised of introductory and advanced courses, which vary slightly depending on students' major/college.
The CC is currently undergoing revision. The revised core will be implemented over five years. While students are expected to fulfill the CC requirements of their entering year, they may substitute appropriate courses from the new core curriculum with the approval of their departmental chair and dean.