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Undergraduate Education

Basics

• Catalog - Search or browse the Northern Colorado catalog containing course descriptions, faculty lists, policies and procedures, and more.
• Majors and Minors – Explore 100-plus programs of study and find one that’s perfect for you.
• Schedule of Classes – Search for classes by subject, course title, instructor and other parameters.

You Might Want to Know

• University College - First-year and transfer students who have not yet declared a major can explore career ideas, potential areas of study and personal strengths in University College’s “Exploring the Liberal Arts” program.
• Honors, Scholars and Leadership Programs - Multiple programs are available for academically talented and motivated students who want to make the most of their college experience.
• Study Abroad - Enrich your academic studies with a semester of study in a foreign country.
• Tutoring - Sometimes getting on track, especially early in your college career, takes a little extra effort. Multiple free supplemental instruction programs are available if you need them.
• Academics and Housing - Living with those who share your academic interests or career goals is a great way to learn and make new friends.
• Learning Communities - Sharing several classes with other members of a learning community facilitates your transition to college life and helps set you up for success academically and socially.
• Advising – A knowledgeable and caring faculty member from your major will guide you through your academic decisions so your preparation makes good sense to you today, and to your employer tomorrow.
• Libraries – At Northern Colorado, libraries are more than just buildings full of books; they’re the hubs of most students’ academic life and the one place on campus every student will visit before graduating.
• I haven’t chosen a major - You won’t be totally on your own if you’re undeclared; a peer or professional advisor from the Office for Academic Support and Advising will help you with course selection and major selection until you know which direction you want to head.
• Liberal Arts Core/General Education - Northern Colorado’s Liberal Arts Core program, which replaced the General Education program for students admitted to the university beginning with fall 2006, is the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
• Computer Labs - The university’s computer commons is open 24 hours a day and most buildings on campus have computer labs, including specialized program labs such as our geography mapping facility.