UNC Chapel Hill Curriculum Updates 2025: Writing, Interdisciplinary, Data Literacy, American Democracy
Discover the latest curriculum updates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for students starting in 2025-26. Changes include revamped courses in writing, a shift in the interdisciplinary approach, emphasis on data literacy, and a new focus on Foundations of American Democracy.
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Curriculum Updates for Students Starting in 2025-26 1 6 FY-Writing 2 7 Interdisciplinary (previously Triple-I) 3 8 Data Literacy 4 9 Foundations in American Democracy 5 10 First-Year Foundation Registration THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Change: FY-Writing ENGL 105 1 course, same curriculum! ENGL 105 ENGL 105i Each section with a designated topic: Writing across the disciplines Writing in the social sciences Writing in the natural sciences Writing in health & medicine Writing in business THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Change: Interdisciplinary FY-TRIPLE Interdisciplinary Moved to Reflection & Integration requirements Complete anytime before graduation (i.e., not required in first year) May double count with a Gen Ed course Multiple formats: 2025-26: IDST co-teaching classes 2026-27: IDST co-teaching classes + departmental I classes Required for both first-year & transfer students (i.e., not just first-years) De-coupled from Data Literacy Lab Classes tagged with INTERDISC attribute and i suffix. Lecture + Recitation (for most classes) For professional schools, finish early THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Change: Data Literacy Lab FY-TRIPLE + Data Lit FY-DATA Remain in First-Year Foundations requirements Complete in first two semesters 1 credit 1 course = IDST 111L Hybrid format = asynchronous video lectures + 6 in-person classes Some sections start in-person classes in week 1 Some sections start in-person classes in week 2 45 students per class Approx. 60 classes offered in both Fall & Spring Undergraduate Learning Assistants (ULA) will help instructor in class discussions & hold office hours (will earn High-Impact Experience credit!) THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
New: Foundations of American Democracy Students identify & analyze the political, historical, and cultural impact of founding documents on governance and democracy in America, as well as key milestones in American history on the evolution of democratic republicanism in America. Classified as an additional requirement May double count with other Gen Eds (not adding to the credit hour footprint of the curriculum) UNC credit awarded for an AP exam may be used to fulfill FAD requirement Classes tagged with FAD attribute Required for both first-year & transfer students who enter UNC in Fall 2025 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
Curriculum Changes for Fall 2025 Changes referenced in pink Cohorts 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 Cohort 2025-26 First-Year Foundations FY-Thrive* FY-Seminar/Launch* FY-Triple + Data Literacy Lab* FY-Writing Global Language First-Year Foundations FY-Thrive* FY-Seminar/Launch* Data Literacy Lab* (1 credit) FY-Writing Global Language *not required for transfer students *not required for transfer students Focus Capacities 9 + LAB* Focus Capacities 9 + LAB* *CLSC, RADI, NURS, and DENT require 6 + LAB *CLSC, RADI, NURS, and DENT require 6 + LAB Reflection & Integration Research & Discovery High-Impact Experience (or 2nd R&D) CommBeyond Life-Fit Campus Life Experience Reflection & Integration Research & Discovery High-Impact Experience (or 2nd R&D) CommBeyond Interdisciplinary Life-Fit Campus Life Experience Additional Requirements Disciplinary distribution (3 Gen Ed courses in each division) Additional Requirements Disciplinary distribution (3 Gen Ed courses in each division) Supplemental Gen Ed (BA majors only) Foundations of American Democracy 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Supplemental Gen Ed (BA majors only)
FY-Foundation Registration Guidelines STAY ON TRACK: Take at least 4 credits of FY-Foundation classes in your first semester Start your global language Recommended (first semester): FY-Writing or FY-Seminar/Launch (3 credits) FY-Thrive or FY-Data (1 credit) Global language FY-Writing or FY-Seminar/Launch (3 credits) FY-Thrive (1 credit) FY-Data (1 credit) Global language Not Recommended: FY-Thrive (1 credit) FY-Data (1 credit) (at least 4 credits recommended, not 2 credits) (use 2 semesters to complete your FY-Foundation classes) Enroll in every FYF course in 1 semester THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
