All students at Armstrong, regardless of major, must complete the university's core curriculum, a selection of approximately 20 courses plus three hours of physical education.
| Area A | Essential Skills | 3 Classes |
| Area B | Institutional Options | 2 Classes |
| Area C | Humanities & Fine Arts | 2 Classes |
| Area D | Science, Math & Technology | 3 Classes |
| Area E | Social Sciences | 4 Classes |
| Area F | Courses Appropriate to Major | 5-6 Classes (18 Credit hours) |
| PE | Physical Education | 1-3 Classes (3 Credit hours) |
The Core Curriculum Checksheet outlines the specific courses that will fulfill the requirement for each category. Course descriptions, which may be found in the Armstrong Catalog, list any prerequisite or co-requisite courses.