Upside-Down Curriculum

At Champlain, there are no delays between you and your future. With our unique Upside-Down Curriculum, you start taking classes in your major in your first year. 

Most schools require you to take your general education courses before starting classes in your major, but Champlain is different. Our Upside-Down Curriculum lets you dive into your field of study right away.

The Upside-Down Curriculum means you can:

• Take as many as six classes in your major during your first year at Champlain.
• Build a highly marketable resume full of professional skills, credentials, and references.
• Begin career-focused internships sooner than students at other schools.
• Have four full years to develop the skills essential for success in your career.

If you enroll as an undeclared major, the Upside-Down Curriculum means you’ll be able to take courses in different majors starting in your first semester so you can see which inspires you the most. It will help you choose the academic path that’s right for you by the end of your first year.