General Education

For Students


First Enrolled BEFORE Fall 2023

For students who first enrolled prior to the summer/fall 2023 semesters, click "learn more" below for your gen ed requirements.

Learn more

First Enrolled Between Fall 2023 and Spring 2025

For students enrolled between summer/fall 2023 and spring 2025, click "learn more" below for your gen ed requirements.

Learn more

First Enrolled For Fall 2026

For students who first enrolled in the summer/fall 2026 semesters and onwards, click "learn more" below for your gen ed requirements.

Learn More

For Instructors


Streamline Your Course Proposals with MC Curriculum!

From new course approvals to general education renewals, MC Curriculum lets you create, track, and manage your proposals in one place. Log in, click + New Proposal, and you’re on your way!

For more information, including guides on using the Curriculum software, visit our Instructor Information page.

Deadlines to remember:

  • New Gen Ed Summer/Fall 2026 proposals: May 1, 2026 at 4pm
  • New Gen Ed Winter/Spring 2027 proposals: TBA
  • Renewing temporary Gen Eds must be done by the first day of classes of a semester/term at 4pm

Don’t wait—submit early to ensure plenty of time for review and approval!

Learn More

About General Education


Binghamton University has adopted a comprehensive General Education curriculum that focuses on several areas of knowledge and experience that we believe are central to the academic experience of every undergraduate student.

General Education Requirements

For a list of courses meeting General Education requirements offered for a specific semester, please visit the Schedule of Classes.

Department General Education Info

If you would like more information on department-level general education policies, including blanket Gen Eds, please visit here.

Contact Us

Email: gened@binghamton.edu

Donald J. Loewen
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education 

Paul Gorelik
Associate Director for Undergraduate Education

Shambralyn Baker
Curriculum Coordinator