The Classics Major

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This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2025-26.

Major Requirements

In addition to the requirements outlined below, majors in the Classics are encouraged to take at least two CLAS courses and are also encouraged to take at least one 400-level Latin seminar. Those intending to pursue graduate study should take a 400-level Latin seminar by the fall of their senior year.

Greek and Latin Electives

  • Two 300-level Greek Electives
  • Two 300-level Latin Electives

Additional Upper Level Electives

  • Two Additional Upper Level (300- or 400-level) Greek or Latin Electives

Classics Electives

  • Two Additional Classics Electives

Senior Seminar

GPA Requirement

No departmental course with a grade of less than C– is credited toward a major. For graduation, the minimum GPA required in courses counting toward a major is 2.00 (C). All departmental courses taken are used to calculate the major GPA for the classics.

Honors and High Honors

Students interested in pursuing honors can find the additional requirements on the  department page.

Classics Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the  catalog page.