As part of Binghamton University's Comprehensive General Education (Gen ED) curriculum, all students must take courses in the following areas of study: Aesthetics , Composition and Oral Communication , Foreign Language , Global Interdependencies , Humanities , laboratory Science , Mathematics, Physical Activity/ Wellness , Pluralism in the United States , and Social Science. Information on Individual requirements is provided here. More information on Gen Ed is online at http://gened.binghamton.edu

Some Frequently Asked Questions about General Education :

How do I know if a course meets a Gen Ed requirement?

Gen Ed courses are identified in the Schedule Of Classes. To receive Gen Ed credit, a course must be identified with a Gen Ed letter ( A , C, etc) in the Semester in which you take it . Gen Ed Designations are finalized by the add deadline for each semester.

Can a course fulfill more than one Gen Ed requirement ?

Some Gen Ed courses may carry more then one Gen Ed tag (for example, CHP). However, except for C, O, or J classes, Gen Ed courses may be used to fulfill only one Gen Ed category. C, O, or J courses may be double - count with one other Gen Ed requirement. Your DARS report will use double - tagged courses in the category in which they are needed; for example, if you take a course designated CNP , you will receive either the CP or the CN, whichever DARS decide you need most.

Can Gen ED courses be taken pass/fail?

Gen Ed courses must be taken for a letter grade (normal grading option) unless a course is only offered pass/fail.

Can my transfer courses fulfill Gen Ed requirement?

Transferred college courses are considered for Gen Ed on a course-by course basis. Contact you advisor for more information.