Continuing Student GE
Changes to GE Rules
Old GE vs. New GE
Computer System Changes
Potpourri
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What were the Areas called in the Old GE?
Segments
100
The GE changed in Fall 2014 for new students. Did the Continuing Student GE have any changes take place with the OLD GE?
Yes
100
There are three types of GE that are relevant for you to know as you meet with continuing students. Please name all three.
OLD GE (Prior to Fall 2014) Continuing Student GE (with changes starting Fall 2014) NEW GE (starting Fall 2014)
100
Show how to find “Academic Requirements”
Demonstration
100
Are students who started at SF State BEFORE Fall 2014 held to the New GE which started Fall 2014?
No
200
Quantitative Reasoning, Written Communication, Critical Thinking & Oral Communication are part of which Segment and BONUS: How many units minimum are required in this Segment?
Segment I Students are required to complete at minimum 12 units.
200
In Segment II and Segment III, can students take all courses from the same departmental prefix?
Yes
200
Where is Quantitative Reasoning in the Continuing Student GE and where is it in the new GE?
Continuing Student GE: QR was in Segment I NEW GE: QR is in Area B
200
Show how you find the Continuing student GE List.
Advising Center-Master List link or through Undergraduate Studies website.
200
If there are mistakes on a continuing student’s Academic Requirements, what is the process to remedy this?
Email regweb@sfsu.edu
300
Sciences, Behavioral Social Sciences, and Humanities & Creative Arts are part of which Segment and BONUS: How many units minimum are required in this Segment?
Segment II Students are required to complete at minimum 27 units.
300
What are two separate university requirements that were in the form of tests or tutorials from the OLD GE that continuing students are not held to any longer?
JEPET and OASIS
300
Are there Upper Division courses in Segment II?
Yes
300
What was the name of the document that continuing students were able to see their GE and graduation requirements on and their progress in them?
DARS (Degree Audit Report System)
300
What is the change in the Continuing Student GE in regards to GE courses and Major courses overlapping?
Unlimited doublecounting between GE and the major.
400
What is the Upper Division GE requirement called in the Continuing Student GE?
Segment III
400
Is there a benefit to continuing students to take any of the overlay courses?
Yes, there is one benefit. SJ or AERM designated courses will give continuing students CESD credit for Segment III.
400
In the Continuing Student GE, are students held to completing 9 units of science?
No.
400
In working with Continuing students, what online documents should you be working with? And how do you access both?
DARS on MySFSU Academic Requirements on Student Center
400
What is the major change in the Continuing Student GE in regards to LLD and AERM requirements?
LLD and AERM courses can be found in all areas of the curriculum, including Segments I, II, III, as well as courses in some majors, minors, or electives.
500
Previously, students were able to earn a D in a Segment I course, however, starting Fall 2014, this changed. What is the minimum grade that students can receive in Segment I courses?
Students must earn a CR or C- grade or higher.
500
Can one class be used to fulfill more than one requirement in the Continuing Student GE?
Only in certain areas. Courses taken in Fall 2014 or later and certified as meeting both American Institutions and GE requirements may be used to fulfill both.
500
What if a continuing student took a course prior to Fall 2014 which was designated in Fall 2014 as a GE course. Will the continuing student be able to count this course as GE?
No. The student earns the course credit/requirement that was in place at the time the class was taken.
500
If a student has questions about using Student Center, where can they find information and resources in how to use it?
Demonstration
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Are continuing students who started prior to Fall 2014, allowed to take NEW GE courses that were created Fall 2014?
Yes, they are allowed to take courses from the old GE or new GE.
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