Gen Ed: The Basics

• All students are required to complete the Gen Ed experience
• A Gen Ed Planning Guide is available in simplified and detailed formats; it may be helpful to review the curriculum areas as you plan your Gen Ed experience
• Your completion of Gen Ed will take up to fourteen (14) classes, depending on factors such as placement exams and course selections
• Your Degree Progress Report, accessed through SPIRE, shows your progress in meeting graduation requirements, including Gen Ed courses
• You may not take Gen Ed courses as pass/fail
• You may use only one major department course for a Gen Ed requirement (visit the Registrar's webpage for the exception)
• You may use only one major department course for a Gen Ed Diversity requirement (U or G)
• For a listing of courses available each semester, visit the Course Offerings webpage

For assistance with Gen Ed courses:

• All students are welcome to visit Academic Advising Link in the Learning Commons.
• If you have declared a major, your academic advisor may help you select Gen Ed courses to complement your major.
• If you are undeclared, you should consult your advisor at Undergraduate Advising.
• Domestic exchange (including Five College) students with questions about Gen Ed should consult the Domestic Exchange Program.
• International exchange students should consult the International Programs Office.
• Transfer students and students who enrolled in the University prior to 2002 should consult the Registrar's Office for information on Gen Ed requirements.