Students may not receive credit by examination in a course after they have completed a higher-level course in the same subject. Contact the respective departments for further information. The University Core Curriculum selection process should be a time for you to explore new areas and discover what new interests you might have. You might discover a new interest, and if you haven't decided on your major, University Core Curriculum courses are a good way to learn about new subjects. You and your freshman advisor will develop a program that will fit your needs.
Most freshmen take core courses and some distribution courses.
Above all, enjoy the courses. Never again in your life will you be able to explore so many different subjects or learn so much diverse information. You will have to work hard, but you can develop the skills and knowledge that will be the basis for lifelong learning. Make the best of your choices. University Core Curriculum courses are designed for non-majors and students who do not have previous course work in the subject.