Distribution Requirements at Duke

dukeclassof09
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:46:22 +0000

Requirements aren’t a big deal for A&S. The chances are you will want to take a variety of courses in your first two years to get an idea what you want to major in anyway (often not the same as your original intended major). Most classes will have requirements and as long as you make sure you get at least a little science, math, lit, foreign language, etc. you will be fine - just try to diversify your courses in the beginning and the requirements generally take care of themselves.

If you are doing a single major there will be plenty of time to make up any extra requirements you still have in your last year or two so it’s not a big deal at all. For a double major you might want to be more careful from the start. Also as someone else said you have advisors (pre-major and then a prof. in your major) who will help you with scheduling to make sure there are no problems.