The following majors/minors are on hiatus until further notice: Japanese, French, Earth Sciences/Geology, and Philosophy. 

The course is the basic unit of instruction and measurement of academic progress at Guilford. Almost all courses carry four credits (the equivalent of four semester hours). Exceptions include some sport studies courses, physical education courses, independent study projects, internships and seminars.

Normally, 100-level courses are introductory courses, 200-level courses are sophomore courses, and 300- and 400-level courses are junior and senior courses. First-year students may not enroll in 300- or 400-level courses unless they demonstrate exceptional maturity or background in the discipline.

Courses are generally offered by academic departments, which make available coherent patterns of courses for students to complete the requirements for a major. Interdisciplinary majors are also available.