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The purpose of the Weber State University General Education program is to provide students with foundational knowledge and intellectual tools that enhance and transcend their academic program of study. The big questions posed by General Education courses address significant issues about the world. General Education courses help students apply their learning and develop personal and social responsibility, which is demonstrated through signature assignments.
Before selecting general education courses, students should consult with an academic advisor (weber.edu/advisors) and review their CatTracks degree evaluation accessed through the eWeber student portal.
The core requirements listed below apply to all Bachelor’s degrees and AA/AS degrees. It is recommended that students complete these requirements within the first 60 credit hours. General education requirements for AAS degrees vary and are specified by each program.
The Certificate of Completion in General Education is official proof that a student has completed the general education requirements of an Associate or Bachelor degree. Once awarded, it will appear on students’ transcripts and is considered part of their permanent record. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be awarded the General Education Certificate of Completion.
Complete ENGL 2010 Intermediate College Writing (3) and earn a “C” grade or better.
Entrance into ENGL 2010 requires one of the following: Passing ENGL 1010 with a grade of “C” or better, passing the AP Language and Composition or Literature and Composition examination with a score of 3 or better, achieving an ACT English and Reading score of 29 or better, a CLEP with essay test with a score of 50 or better, or an articulated transfer credit from another regionally accredited college or university.
Select one of the following options and earn a “C” grade or better:
To enroll in MATH 1030 , MATH 1040 , MATH 1050 , MATH 1080 , or MATH 2020 you must have either earned an ACT Math score of 23 or higher, completed MATH 1010 with a “C” grade or better, or earned an appropriate Accuplacer score.
If you earned a “C” grade or better in PHIL 2200 between Spring 2007 and Spring 2013 and you are declared in a catalog year between Spring 2007 and Spring 2013, your QL requirement is also met. Some departments may not accept PHIL 2200 toward program requirements.
Effective Date: March 31, 2017
Your initial math placement level is based on your Math ACT score or a weighted rubric of your high school GPA and Math ACT scores (if you took the SAT, your scores will be converted to an equivalent score). If you do not have a high school GPA and Math ACT you should take a placement test. (You may enroll in MATH 0950 Pre-algebra without a placement score.) You may also challenge your initial placement by taking a placement test. Check with your college advisor before enrolling in your first math course to ensure you register for the course most appropriate for your major. Many programs require you to take a specific Quantitative Literacy (QL) course to satisfy major requirements.
Weber State offers a choice of several placements tests for students who do not have math placement or would like to challenge their initial placement. Fees and administration of the placement tests vary. See the Testing Center website for more information.
Wondering which exam to take?
| Level | WSU Course Placement | Placement Criterion | |||
| Rubric | ALEKS | Math ACT | Math ACCUPLACER | ||
| 0 | No current placement | No scores; see your academic advisor for options | |||
| 1 | MATH 0950 | 0.0 - 19.9 | 0 - 13 | – | – |
| 2 | MATH 0970 or MATH 0990 | 20.0 - 21.9 | 14 - 29 | – | – |
| 3 | MATH 1010 | 22.0 - 23.2 | 30 - 45 | 21 or higher | – |
| 4 | MATH 1030 (QL) or MATH 1040 (QL) or MATH 2010 | – | 46 - 100 | 21 or higher | CLM 20 - 49 |
| 5 | MATH 1050 (QL) | – | 55 - 100 | 23 or higher | CLM 50 - 69 |
| MATH 1060 | – | 55 - 100 | 23 or higher | CLM 50 - 69 | |
| MATH 1080 (QL) | – | 55 - 100 | 23 or higher | CLM 50 - 69 | |
| 6 | QL requirement satisfied | – | 65 - 100 | 26 or higher | CLM 70 or higher |
| MATH 1210 | – | 78 - 100 | – | CLM 90 or higher | |
Be aware that your placement can expire if you do not begin your math course within a certain period of time (see below). Enroll in math within your first year to avoid expiration and potential delays in your graduation.
Placement Scores that Expire after 24 Months
Placement Scores that Do Not Expire
Your placement indicates where you need to begin in one of the following Math sequences to fulfill your QL requirement. Check with your college advisor if you are not sure which sequence and/or QL course is most appropriate for your major.
Once you pass a prerequisite math course, the course is valid for 24 months before it expires as a prerequisite. Some math courses are offered in several formats. Visit the Developmental Math website for more information about selecting the best format for your major and learning style.
To satisfy the QL requirement you must complete one of the following:
Your English placement is based on your ACT or ACCUPLACER scores (if you took the SAT, your scores will be converted to an equivalent score). If you did not take the ACT, you should take the Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills ACCUPLACER tests to obtain your placement. As of 2019, there is a new version of ACCUPLACER. If you took the test prior to 2019, contact the Department of English for placement. Non-native English speakers should contact the Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) Program (801-626-6028) for placement testing.
| Level | WSU Course Placement | Placement Criterion | |
| ACT English (E) & Reading (R) | ACCUPLACER Reading & Writing | ||
| 0 | No current placement | No scores; see your academic advisor for options | |
| 1 | ENGL 0900 | 12 or lower in either E or R | Both Reading and Writing score 236 or below |
| 2 | ENGL 0955 | 13 - 16 in either E or R | Lowest Reading or Writing score from 237-249 |
| 3 | ENGL 1010 | 17 or higher in both E and R | Reading and Writing scores both 250-299 or above |
| 4 | ENGL 2010 | 29 or higher in both E and R | Reading and Writing both 300. |
| 5 | Composition requirement satisfied | – | – |
Weber State offers ACCUPLACER for students who do not have English placement or would like to challenge their initial placement. ACCUPLACER is a placement test used at over 1,500 institutions. ACCUPLACER uses adaptive technology to tailor the test to your skill level by increasing or decreasing the question difficulty based on your responses to previous questions. You may take ACCUPLACER up to 2 times within a 12 month period. See the Testing Center website for fee and test administration information.
ACT scores expire after 48 months for English placement. ACCUPLACER scores expire after 24 months.
Your placement indicates where you need to begin in one of the following English sequences to fulfill your Composition requirement.
To satisfy your Composition requirement, you must earn a “C” or better in ENGL 2010. Some Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees only require successful completion of ENGL 1010.
Contact the English Department (801-626-6251) with questions regarding English course placement.
Select one of the following options and earn a “C” or better:
Successful completion can be met by receiving a credit grade on a proficiency exam or taking one of the courses with a “C” grade or better. Exams are credit/no credit, courses vary. Students should check with their Major Adviser to determine the best way to meet the information literacy requirement. More information is also available at: http://library.weber.edu/researchandteaching/information_literacy or by contacting the IL Administrator at 801-626-7068 or infolit@weber.edu.
Note: Information Literacy (IL) transfer credit that does not automatically transfer from another college or university will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transfer credit must meet the current WSU IL requirements, have been taken within the last seven years, and passed with a grade of “C” or above.
Complete one of the following general education courses and earn a passing grade. Note: the following courses will meet both a breadth and diversity requirement (see courses marked with a “♦” in the Breadth requirements).
DO NOT DUPLICATE DEPARTMENTS: Courses selected to fulfill breadth requirements must each be from a different program, with the exception of Honors.
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Integrated Studies: Select nine (9) credit hours - at least three (3) credit hours from Humanities and at least three (3) credit hours from Creative Arts and earn a passing grade.
Associate of Applied Science: Select three (3) credit hours from Humanities or Creative Arts and earn a passing grade
