- Students must complete at least 30 credits across all four spheres of learning as indicated.
- First-time, first-year students must complete the FYS 101 course. Transfer students are exempt from FYS 101, but must take an additional 3 credits from the Navigating Difference sphere to complete the 30 ShenEd credits.
- First-year students may not repeat FYS 101. If they fail FYS 101, the F remains on their transcript and students must take 3 credits from the Navigating Difference sphere to complete the 30 ShenEd credits.
- Students must complete ENG 101 (this course fulfills 3 writing credits in the Communicative and Quantitative Literacies sphere).
- Students may substitute one pre-approved class in his/her major discipline for one general education requirement (except for FYS). (See Major or Disciplinary Course Substitutions)