Academic Knox

A Guide for the First Two Years

Welcome to Academic Knox! This guide has been designed as a reference tool. You can return to the guide from time to time and read the chapter most closely related to what you're thinking about. Go ahead and read it from beginning to end if you'd like, but remember to check out relevant chapters when you are thinking about your academic plans. Or, read the short version.

Read Dean Lawrence Breitborde's introduction.

Courses Lots of choices ... and more time than you might think.	Advisors You have a colleague throughout your Knox experience.	Educational Plan Setting your own path.
Foundations An introduction to liberal learning.	Specialization Choosing your major and minor.	Key Competencies Preparing for a changing world.
Experiential Learning Learning by doing.	Independent Study Doing your own original work.	Off-Campus Study See the world as you learn.
Community Service With knowledge comes responsibility.	Academic Support Getting the help you need.	Knox Goals The best preparation for life.