It has established an individualized major called the Muir Special Project. And it has inaugurated an exchange program with Dartmouth College, one of the most distinguished undergraduate institutions in the United States. Each quarter about fifteen UCSD students attend Dartmouth, while a similar number come from Dartmouth to Muir. By these and other means, the college maintains at UCSD the heritage of the remarkable man for whom it was named. The general-education program was established by the faculty of John Muir College to guide students toward a broad and liberal education while allowing them substantial choice in the development of that education.
Students choose sequences from several alternatives.
It should be understood that this freedom carries with it certain responsibilities on the part of the student for careful planning. Complete sequences only may be applied to the general-education requirement. Ordinarily an entire sequence from one department is taken in one academic year. After the Office of Admissions evaluates a student's transcript, the Academic Advising unit of the Office of the Provost makes an evaluation of prior work for each student at the time of his or her first enrollment. It is advised that students check with their major or minor department regarding restrictions or exceptions.