Student Resources
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Distributions
Listings to help you identify which courses fulfill the major distribution requirements: ESP, ELMMS, and HIS.
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Funds for Research & Travel
Sources open to Philosophy students.
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Guide to Academic Integrity
How to study and create work with intellectual honesty in accordance with departmental standards.
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PHIL 0710– Sr Independent Work
An entire website of detailed information.
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Philosophy Common Room
A library space in which faculty and students can relax and read or talk outside of class.
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Philosophy Resources for Undergrads
Conferences you can attend, journals seeking your work and more.
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Recommendation Requests
Guidelines for letters of reference from professors.
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Student Advisory Council
Your student advocates within the department.
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Study Abroad Transfer Policy
for the Philosophy Major, revised October 2024
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Worksheets
Templates for planning your courses to fulfill the major or minor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which courses fulfill the ESP, ELMMS, and history requirements?
See current course listing, and master course listing.
Can you provide more information on the required PHIL0710 Senior Independent Research course?
See this detailed site for Philosophy Senior Independent Research.
What awards, funds, and opportunities are available to philosophy majors?
The Kellogg Fellowship, Bates Prize, and Andrews Prize. Talk to your advisor for more information. The Office for Undergraduate Research in the CTLR provides numerous opportunities for funding such as the Senior Research Project Supplement and Academic Conference Travel Fund.
Where do I find conferences and summer institutes for philosophy majors?
The American Philosophical Association provides great resources for undergraduates.
What should I know about when asking for a letter of recommendation?
See our Recommendation Requests for guidelines.
Have students done independent research with faculty?
Yes. See our highlighted Student and Faculty Work.
Where can I meet and talk philosophy with other majors?
You can catch up with students and faculty alike in and around the Philosophy Common Room. You can also get involved in The Symposium, a student-run philosophy club.
Who are our Student Advisory Council representatives?
Find out more about the Student Advisory Council, including the current members.
Can I fulfill a department distribution requirement with a study abroad course?
Distribution requirements within the major (ELMMS, ESP, HIST) may be satisfied by courses taken during study abroad. Approval for major distribution credit rests with the Department Chair in consultation with appropriate faculty in the relevant field and the student’s faculty advisor.
Review our Study Abroad Transfer Policy and talk to your advisor if you have more questions.
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