Office of General Education

The Office of General Education (OGE or GenEd) provides èßäÊÓÆµapp-wide leadership in undergraduate education and administers the general education policy enacted by the Council of General Education. èßäÊÓÆµapp’s educational philosophy is that intellectual and professional excellence rises from the solid foundation of a liberal arts education.

General education provides an intellectual foundation consisting of the broad outlines of human knowledge, a context for discipline-specific study, and a framework for lifelong learning.

 

Common Curriculum students talking

Common Curriculum

èßäÊÓÆµapp established the Common Curriculum (CC) in the fall of 2020. This curriculum and its requirements applies to students who entered (matriculated into) the University beginning Fall 2020 and later. 
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University Curriculum

The University Curriculum (UC) requirements are for students who entered (matriculated into) èßäÊÓÆµapp between Fall 2012 and Spring 2020.
General Education Curriculum students sitting in front of èßäÊÓÆµapp sign

General Education Curriculum

The General Education Curriculum (GEC) applies to students who entered (matriculation into) èßäÊÓÆµapp prior to Fall 2012. 
 

Upcoming events

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 8:30amPrivate Location (sign in to display) Join the McElvaney PAL for an early-morning study session! Additionally, bring any questions and grab some snacks!

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 9:30amPrivate Location (sign in to display) Kickoff meeting of the AM UHP CCR reading group

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 9:30amPrivate Location (sign in to display) Welcome to the Fall 2025 Common Curriculum Reading! Join us for our AM session kick-off to pick up your book and meet your facilitators.

  • Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 4:00pmPrivate Location (sign in to display) Kickoff meeting of the PM UHP CCR reading group

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