General Education
Name one of the categories for your general education classes.
Communication Literacy 1 + 2
Quantitative Literacy
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA0
Breadth American Institutions (BAI)
Breadth Humanities (BHU)
Breadth Life Science (BLS)
Breadth Physical Science (BPS)
Breadth Social Science (BSS)
How can out find out what math class you need to take?
To complete your QL requirement, you will need to pick a math class from our approved list, typically Math 1050 or STATS 1040. Which math class you chose will depend on what major you decide to declare.
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 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 kick you out of exploratory 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 a 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?
Degree Finder website or our USU Course Catalog
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?
What's the difference between a BA and a BS?
A BA requires a foreign language proficiency.
What are the different ways to take a college class from USU?
In-Person: Classes are held in-person at pre-scheduled meeting
times.
• Connect: Classes are held in-person at pre-scheduled meeting times
with some students connecting virtually from other locations.
• Hybrid: Classes combine In-person and Virtual/Online class sessions
and activities reducing in-person classroom time.
• Online: Students will access learning materials and activities and
engage regularly with the instructor and other students in Canvas.
• Virtual: Classes are held virtually via Zoom at pre-scheduled
meeting times.
• Arranged: Students will be mentored in an arranged location and
schedule applicable to their area of study
How can you find your academic progress?
Degree Works
What if my ACT score covers my QL requirement?
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?
Elective credits are credits 1000-level and
above that are not required for university
studies or for major or minor requirements.
These credits count toward the 120 credits
needed for graduation. Some majors do not
need elective credits in order to meet the 120
required for graduation, while other majors
leave room for some elective credits.
What is a depth education requirement?
This University Studies requirement allows
your student to take two upper-division
(3000- or 4000-level courses) outside of their
field of study to make them a more well-
rounded learner
What is a recitation?
A recitation is sort of a review or homework
help session where a student that has taken the class before leads a smaller
group through the class content. Recitations are linked to the classes that
require them and you will have to register for both. It depends on the class if
attending the recitation is part of the final grade or not.
What major has the most students?
Economics? Need to double check*
How many credits do you need to get a degree?
Associate Degrees = 60
Bachelor Degrees = 120
What factors can make you a better student?
Time management skills, getting involved, DRC, ABLE, CARE, CAPS, SNAC, Community Engagement, etc