Diversity
4 to 6 credits /2 courses
2 Understanding Plural Societies courses
or 1 Understanding Plural Societies course AND 1 Cultural Competence course
Note: Diversity courses may also fulfill a Distributive Studies category.
Distributive Studies
25 credits / 8 courses
Graduation Plans
The goal of the Student Academic Success-Degree Completion Policy is to promote undergraduate student success. The policy establishes a structured framework and criteria to guide all students to completion of an undergraduate degree within a reasonable period of time. All students must complete a plan within their 1st semester and have it approved by an academic advisor. Please use the template to develop a plan for your major.
Fundamental Studies
15 credits / 5 courses
Fundamental Studies courses ensure that students have the basic skills in written and oral communication, in mathematical analysis, and in critical thinking that are important to their success across the curriculum and in their professional lives.
For Faculty
For Advisors
This section will assist in advising students about the plan. Here you will find:
- A summary table explaining the new General Education program
- A checklist of requirements
- The template for new graduation plans
- The General Education transfer policy
- Notes on the new General Education program for recruitment activities
If you have advising questions, please send them to Lisa Kiely at lkiely@umd.edu.
Student Resources
With double-counting, students will have a minimum of 40 credits in General Education.
Advisor Resources
Course Requirements
The General Education program at the University of Maryland requires 40-46 credits, thought some units may be double counted.