GE builds a strong academic foundation for success in all studies, including your major. It fosters a shared intellectual experience, connects disciplines, cultivates appreciation for nature and human creativity, and develops skills for a just society. Chico State’s innovative and nationally recognized General Education (GE) program organizes courses into thematic pathways and allows the opportunity to earn an interdisciplinary minor that will enhance the resume of students in any major. To learn more about available interdisciplinary minors and GE course offerings, visit the University Catalog.
Navigating General Education (GE)
GE can vary based on the year of your admission (i.e. catalog year) and whether you have maintained continuous enrollment after being admitted. To learn more about what constitutes continuous enrollment, see ‘Election of Graduation Requirements and Your Catalog Rights’ for more information.
Your Degree Progress Report, which is accessible through your Student Center in the Portal will outline your specific GE requirements.
It should be noted that if you were admitted prior to Fall 2025, your catalog rights and your Degree Progress Report will appear different from one another. To better understand the changes, use the guide below that best applies to you:
- GE Transition Guide for admitted students between Fall 2021 - Spring 2025 (PDF)
- GE Transition Guide for admitted student Spring 2021 or before (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact our office.