Common Curriculum

CU Boulder’s Common Curriculum is a framework of outcomes integrated across the curriculum designed to teach students three habits of mind—Discovery, Reflection, and Engagement—and develop students’ skills in the areas of Communication, Information Literacy, and Critical Thinking. The culminating focus of CU Boulder’s Common Curriculum is Sustainability, ensuring that graduates gain experience applying sustainable practices, promoting sustainable communities, acting as stewards for sustainable futures, and fostering individual well-being, social equity, long-term economic vitality, and the health of the natural environment. CU Boulder delivers the Common Curriculum throughout students’ education in school and college distribution requirements for graduation, in major programs, and during a first-year experience in a Residential Learning Community. The Common Curriculum is scheduled to roll out in fall 2027 and will apply to all new students, including first-year and transfer students.

This site will keep the CU Boulder community up to date on the progress of the discussion, design and implementation of the Common Curriculum. For questions or feedback, please contact us at commoncurriculum@colorado.edu.