General Education at CSUSB
At CSUSB, we recognize that a strong general education is the cornerstone of a comprehensive university experience. General education equips students with essential skills that not only support their specialized studies but also enhance their overall career prospects.
The General Education Program at CSUSB is crafted to provide students with a wide-ranging understanding of key disciplines such as science, social science, arts, and humanities. This diverse educational foundation fosters critical thinking, effective communication, and a lifelong love of learning. Furthermore, it prepares students to navigate and contribute meaningfully to our increasingly complex and multicultural society. In today's rapidly changing world, a robust general education is vital for developing adaptable, well-rounded individuals ready to face diverse challenges and seize opportunities.
Upcoming Changes to the GE Curriculum
In 2021, Assembly Bill 928 (also known as the Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR Act) created a singular, lower-division General Education pattern for the California State University System. This pattern, called Cal-GETC was approved in Spring of 2023 for the implementation in Fall of 2025. Please continue to visit the General Education website for more information regarding the changes.
For more information information about AB 928 and Cal-GETC, please click here.
Student Catalog Rights
Students who started at CSUSB before Fall 2025 have the right to complete the GE program under either catalog. This means that students can complete the GE requirements from the time they enrolled or from Fall 2025 onward. However, if students stay on the previous GE requirements, they will also stay on the previous major requirements (if the major has made any recent changes). If students move to the new GE requirements, they will move to the most up-to-date version of their major requirements.