Before searching for General Education courses, follow the steps listed below.

Step One: Know Your General Education Program

There are currently two General Education Programs at the University of Arizona. Make sure that you know the Program you are enrolled in by clicking the button below.

Which Program?

Step Two: Understand the Catalog

All courses listed in the Catalog have a prefix, a course number, a course title, and a course description. Click on the buttons below to learn more about these different categories. Please note: The Writing Emphasis Policy only applies to students enrolled in the Tiers Program.

Key to Course Descriptions

Step Three: Find GE Courses in Class Search

Once you know your GE Program and the basics of how courses are listed, you're ready to search for the right course in Class Search. Below are links to Class Search and tutorials walking users through a Tiers Program and a New General Education Program search.