The Office of the Registrar will be closed between Monday, December 20 through Wednesday, January 1 for the winter break.
General Education
General Education Expectations are divided into Stages 1 and 2:- Stage 1 requires two course credits in each of the 3 divisions, all in different departments
- Stage 2 requires one additional course credit in each of the 3 divisions, in any department, by graduation
For a list of current courses that fulfill Gen Ed Expectations, click the link on the bottom right of WesMaps.
The following majors have General Education requirements either for the major or to receive honors.
Art History
Art Studio
Art studio majors are required to fulfill their general education requirements as described by the University guidelines, since all are required to complete a senior thesis for honors.
College of Social Studies
Completion of the University’s General Education Expectations at both stages I and II is also required of CSS majors, although majors have until the end of the junior year to complete stage I expectations.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Candidates for honors in E&ES are required to complete the University’s General Education Expectations through stage II.
Government
- Stage 2 must be complete to receive honors in government.
- For more information about Government Department regulations involving the General Education Expectations, please visit the Government Department's majoring page.
Music
Music majors are advised to complete their General Education Expectations (three each of HA, NSM, and SBS courses). Prospective majors who have not taken enough courses outside of the Music Department may be refused entry into the major. Students who fail to fulfill the General Education Expectations are generally not considered for department prizes and honors.