Student Resources for General Education
The General Education (GE) program at Stanislaus State provides a wide range of courses and resources designed to support your academic planning and help you succeed in your GE coursework.
GE Overview
General Education develops foundational communicative, quantitative, and critical thinking skills. It promotes an understanding of history and culture, fosters appreciation for the arts and humanities, and encourages a broad knowledge of social issues and scientific inquiry. Attaining a General Education means that students understand that all learning is connected and enriches all aspects of life: personal, civic, and professional. The current GE Program requires students to complete 43 semester units, including nine upper-division units of selected courses within six broad categories. In addition to the General Education Requirements, undergraduate students must also complete all Baccalaureate Degree Requirements, including the Upper Division Writing Proficiency (WP), the United States Constitution and California State and Local Government, the Sociocultural Inquiry, the Skills for Student Success, and the Life-long Learning. Visit the Catalog page for additional details and comprehensive information. Students may elect to satisfy degree requirements for a different Catalog Year for Graduation Requirements. Follow the link for more information and talk to your academic advisor.
GE Requirements & Courses
- If your Catalog Year for Graduation Requirement is current, see the list of the General Education Requirements.
- If your Catalog Year for Graduation Requirement is different, please visit the Archived Catalogs page to review the requirements for your selected year.
GE Advising Support
California State University, Stanislaus offers high-quality, student-centered advising designed to support your academic success. You can explore Advising Resources for GE Requirements and easily connect with an advisor for personalized guidance.
- Transfer Information: Explore how transfer courses apply to GE, including links to ASSIST.
- Forms & Petitions: Submit requests such as:
- Catalog Year Request Form
- GE Substitution Request Form
- and other requirement-related forms.
GE Academic Support
The Learning Commons is your campus resource for learning support.
Updated: April 24, 2026