Carleton students who matriculated prior to fall 2010 and transfers who matriculate fall 2010 are required to successfully complete at least one six-credit course or its equivalent centrally concerned with issues and/or theories of gender, sexual orientation, class, race, culture, religion, or ethnicity as these may be found anywhere in the world and requiring reflection on the challenges and benefits of dialogue across differences. Students are urged to complete this requirement in their first five terms.