The GenEd program offers a menu of courses that meet the Texas Legislature's requirements for undergraduate study in Texas, focusing on freshman and sophomore level coursework. Whether you are new to the college experience, a transfer student, or a returning student completing a degree, the portability of GenEd can provide you with the flexibility you need in your life to continue your education.

View a brochure of the GenEd program. Adobe Reader is needed to view the brochure.

Who are the GenEd students?

• Transfer student with a need to meet Texas requirements
• Student who needs to balance work schedule with study
• Student unable to add a necessary course in an on-campus program
• Student who either is unable or chooses not to be in a traditional classroom
• Newly graduated High School student who wants to get a jump start on a college program
• International student taking required courses prior to arrival.

COURSES
Link to a listing of the courses required for the program. To find out when the courses will be offered, link to the course catalog, select the program and click search. Catalog search results will return the schedules for at least two semesters, but not all programs are scheduled that far in advance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Do these courses transfer from one university to another? Most of the courses in the GenEd program have been chosen because they meet general education requirements in most degree plans at Texas colleges and universities. Courses may transfer as electives, but not fulfill specific degree requirements (math is a good example). Because there are differences between colleges and departments within colleges, it is very important that students discuss their choices with their home campus advisors prior to registering for any courses.
• How much does it cost to take a course? Students are billed by the campus hosting the course. Links to campus tuition and fee information can be found on the cost & financial Information page.
• Do the political science/government courses fulfill the legislatively mandated requirements? Yes. Texas legislation requires that students complete 6 semester credit hours in political science (Texas and national). It is highly recommended that students take both courses from the same institution to ensure that all required areas are covered. The GenEd courses together meet the requirement.
• Will I have to visit any of the participating campuses? The GenEd program will be offered predominantly using the Internet, but may include supplemental materials such as video/audio tapes and CD-ROM. Students will not be required to attend the campuses at any time.

To take a GenEd course via the UT TeleCampus, you must first apply and be admitted to a UT campus. Procedures, deadlines and admission criteria vary depending on the campus. Refer to the Enrollment Services section for more information.

If you are new to the UT System, it is recommended that you choose the campus offering the first GenEd course you want to take as your home campus. Undergraduates can apply to one of the UT System academic campuses online using the Texas Common Application form.