7.0 Frequently Asked Questions About the 2021 Core Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2021 Core Curriculum

Questions	Answers
1. Who needs to complete the 2021 Core Curriculum?	Students matriculating to Northwestern in fall 2021 or after will need to complete the revised Core Curriculum. Students transferring to Northwestern in fall 2021 or after will need to complete the revised Core Curriculum
2. I am a current student in the Traditional program, do I need to complete the 2021 Core Curriculum?	No, students who are already matriculated may continue to complete their degrees under the current Core. However, all students have the option of moving to the 2021 Core. Students should discuss the impact of this decision with their academic advisor.
3. I am a current student in the Traditional program and want to graduate under the 2021 Core Curriculum, what do I do?	Submit your request to the Registrar’s Office using the Curriculum Change Form available on theROCK. If you change to the 2021 Core Curriculum, you will also need to meet all requirements for your major in the 2021-22 Catalog.
4. I am a current student in the Traditional program and want to graduate using the 2021 Core Curriculum, how will my credits apply?	Please see the Student Guidance page showing equivalent courses. You can also use the “What If” feature in Degree Audit and set the Catalog to 2021-2022 to see the impact on your program.
5. I am a current student in the Traditional program and want to change my major in 2021-2022, which Core should I use for graduation?	Traditional students who change their major may choose which Core Curriculum to use for graduation. However, this must be declared in the Registrar’s Office at the time of the change of major.
6. Am I able to complete a “Second Major in Bible” under the 2021 Core Curriculum?	Yes, students who wish to complete the “Second Major in Bible” complete the 2021 Core Curriculum plus 6 additional credits of Bible Exposition which may be applied to the Enhanced Curriculum.
7. I am a current Dual Enrollment student and will matriculate to Northwestern in fall 2021, which Core Curriculum do I complete?	Students who matriculate during the 2021-2022 academic year will automatically be assigned the 2021 Core Curriculum. However, if you and your advisor decide it is to your advantage to graduate under the current core, you may file a Request for Academic Exception to do so. You will need to meet all requirements for your major in the 2021-22 Catalog.
8. I am a current Dual Enrollment student and have taken Core and Bible courses, how will they apply in the 2021 Core Curriculum?	Please see the Student Guidance page showing equivalent courses. You can also use the “What If” feature in Degree Audit and set the Catalog to 2021-2022 to see the impact on your program.