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Contact & Location

Moscow

Department of English

Physical Address:
Brink Hall 200
(208) 885-6156 phone
(208) 885-5944 fax
englishdept@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address:
English Department
c/o University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1102
Moscow, Idaho
83844-1102

Information for Freshman

First Year Scheduling Suggestions - Important classes to complete your first year
For specific scheduling questions, see your advisor. 

  • 3 credits introductory English—ENGL 101 or 102 depending upon placement. For placement guidelines see the Writing Placement Page.
  • 3 credits of English 215—prerequisite ENGL 101 but may be completed concurrently with ENGL 102 
  • 3 credits of Literature of Western Civilization I or II—ENGL 257 or 258 (they don’t have to be taken in sequence) 
  • 4-5 credits of a foreign language—4 credit class, 1 credit language lab. 
  • 3 credits of an Integrated Seminar—required for first year students during either Fall or Spring semester.
  • 3-4 credits of Math, Computer Science, Statistics, or Science 
  • 3 credits of a Social Science—choose from a list of core curriculum courses in such disciplines as Anthropology, History, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, or Economics. See the Course Catalog for undergraduate general education and degree requirements.

It is best to make an appointment with your advisor for emphasis-specific scheduling. If you are unsure who your advisor is, call the English department office at (208) 885-6156