UW Colleges Academics
General Education Requirements
I. Core Requirements
Grade of C or better in or exemption from the following:
- Writing: ENG 102
- Mathematics: MAT 108 or MAT 110
The writing and mathematics requirements and their prerequisites may not be used to satisfy a breadth requirement when used to satisfy a core requirement.
II. Breadth Categories
- Fine Arts and Humanities
- A student must earn a minimum of nine credits with at least one course designated as Fine Arts and at least one course designated as Humanities.
- Mathematical and Natural Sciences
- A student must earn a minimum of eleven credits in this category. A minimum of eight of these credits must be in at least two disciplines of the Natural Sciences and must include one laboratory science course.
- Social Sciences
- A student must earn a minimum of nine credits in this category. These courses must be selected from at least two disciplines.
- Application and Performance
- A student must earn a minimum of three credits in courses designated as Application and Performance.
- Ethnic Studies
- A student must earn a minimum of three credits in courses designated as Ethnic Studies. Ethnic Studies courses may also be counted toward another breadth category.
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- A student must earn a minimum of three credits in courses designated as Interdisciplinary Studies. Interdisciplinary Studies courses may also be counted toward another breadth category.
III. Electives
A student who has met the core requirements and the other breadth category minimums may complete the 60 credit minimum requirement with courses in this category.