Sample First Term Course Schedules

Your course schedule your first term of college will be unique to you. However, these sample schedules can give you an idea of the number and types of courses most students generally take.

Clark Honors College classes are indicated by the "HC" prefix. All other courses are taken in the general university, outside of the honors college. These can include required courses like a second language, science, and math, as well as courses in your major, or exploratory courses - taken as electives - to help you find a major that you're interested in.

Remember, your transfer, AP, or IB credits may impact what you will enroll in during your first term. Be sure to discuss the specific circumstances of your academic record and your scheduling needs with your advisors.

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Major: Exploring

  • HC 101: Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Misinformation (4 credits)
  • FR 201: Second Year French (4 credits)
  • MATH 111: College Algebra (4 credits)
  • TA 271: Introduction to Theatre Arts (4 credits)

Total: 16 credits

Major: Biology

  • HC 101: Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Down the Rabbit Hole  (4 credits)
  • CH 221: General Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CH 227: General Chemistry Lab (2 credits)
  • MATH 246: Calculus for Biological Sciences (4 credits)
  • PEMB 211: Hatha Yoga (1 credit)

Total: 15 credits

Major: English

  • HC 101: Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Philosophy of Food (4 credits)
  • ENG 207: Shakespeare (4 credits)
  • HC 241: Nature of Sound (4 credits)
  • SPAN 101: First Year Spanish (5 credits)

Total: 17 credits

Major: Business Administration

  • HC 101: Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Artificial Intelligence (4 credits)
  • BA 101: Introduction to Business (4 credits)
  • MATH 241: Calculus for Business & Social Sciences (4 credits)
  • CINE 230: Remix Cultures (4 credits)

Total: 16 credits

Major: Psychology

  • HC 101: Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Bondage and Freedom (4 credits)
  • PSY 202: Mind & Society (4 credits)
  • MATH 243: Statistics (4 credits)
  • SWAH 101: First Year Swahili (5 credits)
  • PEF 208: Fitness Barre (1 credit)

Total: 18 credits

Major: Political Science

  • HC 101: Introduction to the Liberal Arts: Psychology of Pilgrimage (4 credits)
  • PS 111: Introduction to Political Science (4 credits)
  • HC 221: Religion after Atheism (4 credits)
  • JPN 101: First Year Japanese (5 credits)

Total: 17 credits 

For an example of a four-year course schedule, please see the Sample Four Year Plan from the UO Catalog.