Forms, information for prospective student-athletes.
| Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing (Basic Communication) | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Foreign Language (to 102-level) | 0-6 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| World Awareness: courses are organized in the following groups World Awareness - Fine and Performing Arts
World Awareness - Humanities World Awareness - Natural Sciences World Awareness - Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| Student Choice Select from four or more categories listed below:
Natural Sciences Social & Behavioral Sciences American History Western Civilization Humanities Fine and Performing Arts World Awareness (A different course and group from that already completed above.) |
15 |
| Elective - Any approved GE course(s) at 200-level or above* | 0-3 |
| Critical Thinking | infused |
| Computer and Information Literacy | infused |
| Advanced Expository Writing (5 courses designated by major department or program including at least one that emphasizes oral communication skills.) | |
| Total Credits | 30-33 |
*Needed to reach the required 30 hours only when specific requirements are met without credit-bearing coursework. Most commonly, this applies when the foreign language requirement is met with high school coursework.
Double Dipping in GE21 is prohibited:
No course can be used by a student to fulfill more than one general education category.
Transfer Students:
Students who transfer to Oswego after completing the 30-credit SUNY-General Education Requirement (SUNY-GER, July 2010) or the equivalent of SUNY-GER at a previous institution (or institutions) are exempt from all of Oswego's specific general education requirements. Upon acceptance at Oswego these transfer students will have completed the General Education Requirement at Oswego.