Graduation Requirements

Fairhaven students are required to complete the following in order to graduate:

Fairhaven Core Curriculum

The Fairhaven College Core Curriculum is required of all Fairhaven students and has 3 curricular stages:

• Exploratory Studies
• Concentrated Studies
• Advanced Studies

Major requirements for:

• Fairhaven Interdisciplinary Concentration
• Upside-Down Degree Program
• Interdisciplinary Concentration: Law, Diversity & Justice Emphasis
• or other Western approved majors  (EXCEPT General Studies) or minor

Minimum of 180 credits, including:

• 60 upper-division credits (300-400 level courses)
• 45 credits in residence
• at least 25 credits at Fairhaven
• 50 credits outside of Fairhaven (WWU and/or transfer coursework)
• WWU writing proficiency requirements (FAIR 301A and FAIR 403a)
• Minimum 2.0 in graded WWU coursework

Upper-Division Core Requirements

Find a list of courses that meet the Upper-Division (300-400 level) Core Requirements