Distribution

To meet the distribution requirements, a student must:

  1. Complete at least 20 credits outside of one major department before graduation.
  2. Complete at least three courses in each of the three divisions of the College (listed later). In each division, the three courses must be at least 1 credit each and may include up to 1 AP credit or credit awarded for work done elsewhere.
  3. Complete at least two courses in each division at Swarthmore; these courses must be at least 1 credit each.
  4. Complete at least two courses in each division in different departmental subjects; these courses must be at least 1 credit each and may include AP credit or credit awarded for work done elsewhere.
  5. Complete at least three W courses or W seminars, and those three must include work in at least two divisions; students are advised to complete two Ws in the first 2 years.
  6. Complete a natural sciences and engineering practicum.

Students are advised to complete at least two courses in each division within the first 2 years.