The distinctive feature of the Scholars Curriculum is its special core of liberal studies. The following summary of the University Scholars Program curriculum indicates the minimum Program requirements only. Students are advised to take additional Honors courses whenever possible.

This information is also available in PDF format for downloading.

1. Ethics/Religion and Society Focus – Scholars must complete all four courses in the Focus within the University Scholars Program.
   
2. English Composition – Scholars must complete Honors Rhetoric.
   
3. Literature – Beyond the Focus course (ENGL 205), Scholars must take an upper division literature course.
   
4. Fine Arts – Scholars must take three semester hours in studio or performance courses which carry academic credit or a classroom course that has been approved for Scholars.
   
5. Foreign/Second Language – Scholars must demonstrate intermediate proficiency in a foreign/second language. Because of the requirements of some majors or degree programs, the Director of the University Scholars Program will adjust this requirement on a case-by-case basis.
   
6. Philosophy and Theology – Beyond the Focus courses (PHIL 100 and THEO 111), one Honors course in either area is required. One Honors course in each area is recommended.
   
7. History – Scholars must complete one Honors course in introductory History.
   
8. Social Science – Scholars must complete two courses at Honors, including at least one Honors course in introductory Economics.
   
9. Mathematics – Scholars must complete Honors Calculus. This requirement may also be fulfilled by taking calculus for science majors. Scholars must also complete one additional Mathematics course at or above the 150-level. For students who do not take a second semester of introductory science intended for science majors, this second course in Mathematics must also be at Honors.
   
10. Science – Scholars must complete one semester of introductory Science intended for science majors. A second such semester is strongly recommended, especially one in a different science.
    
11. Seminars – In addition to the above, Scholars must participate in no less than three Honors seminars, generally during their junior and senior years. Seminars in core subjects may be
    used to fulfill a student’s core requirements. Not all seminars offered at Xavier University are approved for Scholars.
    
12. NOTE: Many students fulfill basic requirements and move directly into upper-division courses through advanced placement credit and/or locally administered Xavier tests. Upon successful completion of this curriculum of liberal arts courses along with an undergraduate major program of study, the University Scholar receives either an A.B. (Bachelor of Arts), B.S. (Bachelor of Science) or B.S.B.A. (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) degree with the designation on the diploma and on all transcripts: Scholars Curriculum.