SINQ and Cluster Courses

A wide variety of Sophomore Inquiry (SINQ) and Upper Division Cluster courses are offered every term, focusing on a variety of different subject areas. A complete listing of Cluster sections, with their corresponding SINQ and Cluster course options, are listed here. However, not all courses are offered each term or each year, so refer to the online course schedule, or the course planning guide in the back of the Schedule of Classes, to find out which cluster courses will be offered during specific terms.

SINQs: All students who began University Studies with Freshman Inquiry are required to take three SINQ courses. Transfer students are required to take one, two, or three SINQ courses, depending on the number of transfer credits they have the term they are admitted.

Cluster Courses: Once SINQ courses have been completed, students choose classes from among the Upper Division Cluster offerings that correspond to the SINQ the student found of most interest. Students will select three (3) classes from the same Upper Division Cluster to complete this portion of the University Studies requirement. Cluster courses are identified with a "U" in the Schedule of Classes and are usually 4 credits; however, some courses are 3 credits. These courses do not need to be taken in any specific order.