General Education
Name on of the categories for your general education courses
Quantitative Literacy
Breadth Creative Arts
Breadth Humanities
Breadth Life Science
Breadth Physical Science
Breadth Social Science
Breadth American Institution
How do you find out which math class you need to take?
Meet with an academic advisor to talk about math. Math courses depend on your major or end goals.
Can you graduate as an Exploratory student?
No! Our goal is to get you into a major that is suited for your interests and values.
How do you switch.declare your major?
To switch/declare your major, you will need to reach out to the advisor over that major. Set up an appointment with that advisor to go over the program requirements and course options. You can find out who the advisor is for a major by visiting the website, www.usu.edu/advisors
How do I meet with an advisor?
You can find who your advisor is on the My USU Dashboard.
You can book an appointment with your advisor online or by calling their office. To find your advisor, you can go to https://www.usu.edu/advisors/
Why do you have to take general education courses?
General education courses are designed to help become well-rounded students.
What happens if you haven't taken a AP/college math course in over 2 years?
You will need to take the ALEKS Placement Exam to be able to register for a math course. College math courses expire after 2 years as a prerequisite.
What is an elective?
Courses that don't count specifically for your major/minor or general education requirements.
Where can find our list of majors, minors, and certificates?
Degree Finder website or the USU Catalog https://www.usu.edu/degrees-majors/
What can an advisor help you with?
Some reasons to meet with an advisor can include picking the right classes, exploring certificates and minor programs, finding internships, or staying on track to graduate.
Students may save time and money by working with their advisor when picking classes.
What if my ACT score covers my QL requirement?
You may not need to take a college math class, depending on your major.
What resources can make you a better student?
DRC, ABLE, Tutoring, CARE, CAPS, SNAC, Community Engagement, Writing Center, Library, Advisors
How do you know what classes you need to take for a specific major/minor/certificate?
Each major/minor/certificate has a program requirement page listed in the USU course catalog, which can be found through Degree Finder.
What's the difference between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science?
A Bachelor of Arts requires a foreign language proficiency.
What is a depth education requirement?
Upper division (3000- or 4000- level courses) general education courses. Need a minimum of 2.
What is a recitation?
Linked with a course, it's a smaller review or homework help session.
What are the different ways to take college class at USU?
In-person or Online (Virtual, Arranged, Hybrid, Connect)
How many majors does USU - Logan Campus have?
More than 130
How many credits do you need to get a degree?
Associate Degrees = 60
Bachelor Degrees = 120