The baccalaureate core is the general education component of undergraduate education at Oregon State University (OSU). It emphasizes creative thinking, writing, world cultures, appreciation of differences, the arts, sciences, literature, lifelong fitness, and global awareness in 15 course categories.

COCC uses the baccalaureate core for Associate of Science programs with an emphasis on transfer to Oregon State University. Students can verify transfer information at the OSU baccalaureate core equivalencies website. Contact CAP Services at 541-383-7200 for more information about baccalaureate core courses.