For Students

UNK's General Studies Program has changed for the 2020-21 academic year. Students, to view your General Studies Program requirements refer to the academic catalog for your catalog year. UNK’s General Studies program changed for the 2020-21 academic year. Students on the 2020-21 catalog should refer to the 2021-22 catalog or their degree audit for approved general studies courses.

UNK's General Studies program is a diverse set of courses that provides the foundational knowledge that society expects an educated citizen to have. The General Studies program provides the skill-set necessary for life-long learning and provides students the opportunity to explore diverse subjects and/or areas of interest.

General Studies Mission:

The UNK General Studies program helps students acquire knowledge and abilities to: understand the world, make connections across disciplines, and contribute to the solution of contemporary problems.

LOPERs General Studies Program Purpose, Categories, & Learning Outcomes (.pdf)

Appeals Information

Fall 2021 First-Year Seminar Courses (.pdf)

Spring 2022 First-Year Seminar Courses (.pdf)

For students on pre- 2020-21 catalog years:

Current Semester Portal and Capstone Course Offerings