Fall 2023 and Forward Language and Culture Options

Students following a Fall 2023 and forward plan of study will chose from the following options to fulfill the language and culture requirement.

Option 1:

• An approved two-course foreign language sequence, and one (1) JEDI course from the Culture and Diversity course list

Option 2:

• One (1) approved foreign language course, one (1) JEDI course, and an approved short-term study abroad program (minimum eight (8) days containing a minimum 3-credit course and significant immersion in the local culture). See your Academic Advisor for more information.

Option 3:

• Three (3) approved culture or diversity courses containing at least one (1) JEDI course. See Requirements.

Option 4:

• An approved study abroad experience and one (1) JEDI course. Once approved, a non-credit waiver applies to a student's degree audit, and six (6) credits are available for elective coursework to meet the minimum 120-credit hour degree requirement. See your Academic Advisor for more information.

Option 5:

• Foreign Language and Culture Requirement Waiver. Students may be approved a full or partial waiver based on their catalog term. Pre-Fall 2023 catalog term students will receive a full waiver. Fall 2023 and forward catalog term students will receive a partial waiver and be required to complete a Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) course from the approved course list.
  • International Students. Students meet the intent of the Foreign Language and Culture requirement through their international experience at Purdue University and completion of one (1) JEDI  course. A non-credit partial waiver is applied to a student's degree audit (mPP), and six (6) credits become elective coursework to meet the minimum 120-credit hour degree requirement.
  • Domestic Students with international experience. Students may meet the intent of the Foreign Language and Culture requirement through their domestic international experience and completion of one (1) JEDI  course. Students who have, through family and community, experienced a culture in addition to American culture may be eligible for a partial waiver of the Foreign Language and Culture requirement. Interested students should consult with their advisor. If recommended, students will contact scienceadvising@purdue.edu to schedule an interview. If approved, a non-credit waiver is applied to a student's degree audit (mPP), and six (6) credits become elective coursework to meet the minimum 120-credit hour degree requirement.

Curriculum Notice: Courses taken to meet the Foreign Language and Culture requirement may not also be used to meet the General Education or Great Issues requirements.

 

Study Abroad scholarship opportunities are available.

 

Earning Core Curricular Requirements through Experience

Students may meet selected core curriculum requirements through approved experiential learning opportunities. For more information on earning requirements through experience, please click here.