General Education
Name one of the categories for your general education classes.
Communication Literacy 1 + 2
Quantitative Literacy
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA)
Breadth American Institutions (BAI)
Breadth Humanities (BHU)
Breadth Life Science (BLS)
Breadth Physical Science (BPS)
Breadth Social Science (BSS)
How do you find out what math class you need to take?
Meet with an advisor to talk about math. Math courses depend on your major or end goals.
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/
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.
Why do you have to take general education courses?
General education classes are designed to become a well-rounded student.
What happens if you haven't taken an AP/college math class 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.
Where can find our list of majors, minors, and certificates?
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.
How many people start as an exploratory student at USU?
25% of students at USU start in exploratory, that roughly equals 1500 people.
What's the most popular general education course at USU?
ENGL 1010
How do you get help with your math courses?
Math tutors are free on campus, office hours for your TA and professor, study groups
How many majors does USU - Logan Campus have?
More than 130
What's the difference between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science?
A Bachelor of Arts requires a foreign language proficiency.
What are the different ways to take a college class from USU?
In-person or Online (Virtual, Arranged, Hybrid, Connect)
What if my ACT score covers my QL requirement?
You may not need to take a college math class, depending on your major.
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 is a credit hour?
1 credit hour is composed of 15 hours of direct instruction during a semester. 1 credit hour = 1 lecture hour per week
What is an elective?
Courses that don't count specifically for your major/minor or general education requirements.
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 major has the most students?
Economics - 995
How many credits do you need to get a degree?
Associate Degrees = 60
Bachelor Degrees = 120
What resources can make you a better student?
DRC, ABLE, Tutoring, CARE, CAPS, SNAC, Community Engagement, Writing Center, Library, Advisors