Current Core List
In August 2026, the University announced a proposed new Core Curriculum, following an extensive faculty-led review of the current core curriculum, designed to give every undergraduate a common, rigorous, and balanced foundation across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Over the next several months, colleges, schools, departments, and faculty will work with University leadership to begin the process of implementing the new Core, which is expected to be fully implemented by Fall 2028. For more information and background on the new Core, visit utexas.edu/academics/core.
All students pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University must complete the 42-hour statewide Core Curriculum. Entering students may submit a Core Curriculum petition to substitute transferred coursework for specific Texas Core Curriculum requirements. Entering students who are Core Complete or who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree are not required to take additional coursework to satisfy the Core Curriculum.
View a printable copy of the 2026-2027 core course list. (Current)
A single course may not be counted toward more than one core component area.Note that while no single course may be used to fulfill two core component areas simultaneously, in most cases students may satisfy both a Core Curriculum requirement and a major requirement with a single course.