The final component of a student’s degree is the Free Electives which are courses that neither satisfy the requirements of the Core Curriculum nor the student’s individual Major. The number of Free Electives is dictated by the student’s program as they make up the remaining credits needed to fulfill graduation requirements. These courses typically include any undergraduate course offered at Villanova. Free Electives allow students the flexibility to pursue interests outside their chosen major by taking individual courses or declaring a minor. Students are encouraged to discuss how their Free Electives should be utilized with their advisor. CPS has the following guidelines regarding Free Electives:
- Students may request S/U grading policy for a maximum of three (3) courses of their Free Electives
- Students may transfer in a maximum of eight (8) LFRE 1000 courses (up to 24 credits) that count as Free Electives