The Core Curriculum is designed to ensure that all graduates acquire a broad range of knowledge, skills, and competencies across the arts and sciences. The seven general education categories are:
| Basic Writing Skills | 6 credits |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 credits |
| Natural Sciences | 8 credits |
| Social Sciences | 6 credits |
| History & Literature | 9 credits |
| Arts & Media | 3 credits |
| Other Liberal Arts | 3 credits |
| Total: | 38 credits |
Courses in each of these areas must be chosen from a list of approved courses.