Office of General Education

The Office of General Education (OGE or GenEd) provides campus-wide leadership in undergraduate education and administers the general education policy enacted by the Council of General Education. SMU’s educational philosophy is that intellectual and professional excellence rises from the solid foundation of a liberal arts education.

General education provides an intellectual foundation consisting of the broad outlines of human knowledge, a context for discipline-specific study, and a framework for lifelong learning.

 

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Common Curriculum

SMU established the Common Curriculum (CC) in the fall of 2020. This curriculum and its requirements applies to students who entered (matriculated into) the University beginning Fall 2020 and later. 
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University Curriculum

The University Curriculum (UC) requirements are for students who entered (matriculated into) SMU between Fall 2012 and Spring 2020.
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General Education Curriculum

The General Education Curriculum (GEC) applies to students who entered (matriculation into) SMU prior to Fall 2012. 
 

Upcoming events

  • Monday, October 27, 2025, 2:00pmPrivate Location (sign in to display) Come learn the different requirements of the common curriculum and gain insights on how to fulfill them! Pizza provided!

  • Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:00pmMomac Lobby Join Momac's PAL and do some origami with a few snacks. Chat about how your classes are going and learn about academic resources SMU has to offer.

  • Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00pmArmstrong Classroom Are you stressed about midterms and finals season? Make your own care package to help ease some of the worry and feel prepared to tackle any...

  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 9:30amPrivate Location (sign in to display) Meeting of the AM UHP CCR reading group

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