General Education at Indiana University Bloomington

As of summer session I, the new campus-wide General Education Program is in effect. All undergraduate students who matriculate as degree-seeking students at IU Bloomington in or after first summer session 2011 will be required to complete the campus-wide GenEd program prior to graduation with a baccalaureate degree. This new curriculum is intended to ensure that, through the Common Ground requirements, all undergraduates at IUB develop the essential skills of English composition and mathematical modeling, and are exposed to the vast wealth of course offerings the IU Bloomington has to offer in arts and humanities, social and historical studies, natural and mathematical sciences, and world languages and cultures. The GenEd Curriculum also includes Shared Goals of intensive writing experience, information fluency, an understanding of diversity in the U.S., and other enriching educational experiences. The Common Ground requirements are the same for all undergraduate students, regardless of their school or academic unit. Shared Goals are implemented by the schools in ways that complement their degree programs.

GenEd News

The GenEd course listing for Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Spring 2013 is now official. Links to the newly approved listing can be found on the GenEd Courses page of the GenEd Web site.

The 2011–12 Indiana University Bloomington General Education Bulletin remains the official source for current GenEd requirements, policies, and other pertinent information. It can be found at:

http://www.iu.edu/%7ebulletin/iub/general-education/2011-2012/.