General Education Advisory Committee

The General Education Advisory Council is made up of representatives from each of the undergraduate Colleges, as well as representatives from the School of Global Studies and Partnerships, Institutional Diversity and Faculty Council, and chaired by the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. This group meets seven times throughout the year (more often if needed) to discuss general education. Members of the Council serve a three year term and are responsible for the approval of new general education requests and periodic review of existing general education credit.

Meet the Members

Fall 2024 GEAC Meeting Information

General Education at OSU

At OSU, we're committed to providing students a depth of knowledge in their major fields of study and breadth of general knowledge to address issues in a multifaceted and evolving society. OSU aims to give students skills and attitudes conducive to lifelong learning through general education. Read more here.

Forms & General Information

General Education Courses Offered by Semester General Education Requirement Individual Substitution Form 2025 General Education Application for Course Credit 2024 General Education Application for Course Credit Guidelines for Processing General Education Credit Written, Oral and Visual Communication Competencies Purpose & Requirement for General Education Courses General Education Cowboy Compass Approved Designations Checklist Sample Syllabus Sample General Education Requirements Form for UG Degrees

GEAC Meeting Minutes

This council meets regularly to discuss various topics as they pertain to general education at OSU. The detailed minutes of those meetings can be found below.