Fall 2025 & Beyond
Students who begin their college studies in fall 2025 and beyond must fulfill the GE course requirements listed below. Some exceptions exist based on degree program. Please consult with your advisor to make sure you are following the GE Program requirements that are right for you.
| GE Area--Lower Division | Units |
|---|---|
| Area 1 Oral & Written Communication |
|
| 1A English Composition |
3 |
| 1B Critical Thinking |
3 |
| 1C Oral Communication |
3 |
| Area 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning |
|
| 2 Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
| Area 3 Arts & Humanities |
|
| 3A Arts |
3 |
| 3B Humanities |
3 |
| Area 4 Social Sciences |
|
| Two 3-unit Area D courses |
6 |
| Area 5 Physical & Biological Sciences |
|
| 5A Physical Science |
3 |
| 5B Biological Science |
3 |
| 5C Science lab |
1 |
| Area 6 Ethnic Studies |
|
| One 3-unit course |
3 |
| GE Requirements--Upper Division |
|
| Area 2 or 5 Earth, Environment, & Sustainability |
3 |
| Area 4 Self, Society, Equality in the U.S. |
3 |
| Area 3 Cultures & Global Understanding |
3 |
| Additional graduation requirements |
|
|
Graduation Writing Requirement - One Writing in the Disciplines course |
3 |
|
American Institutions 1 United States History 2 United States Constitution 3 California Government |
0-6 |
|
Physical Education - Two 1-unit or one 2-unit Physical Education course |
0-2 |
