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.
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 Form2025 General Education Application for Course Credit2024 General Education Application for Course CreditGuidelines for Processing General Education CreditWritten, Oral and Visual Communication CompetenciesPurpose & Requirement for General Education CoursesGeneral Education Cowboy Compass Approved DesignationsChecklistSample SyllabusSample General Education Requirements Form for UG DegreesGEAC 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.
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