General Education Program (GEP)

The University recognizes that communities are comprised of, and enriched by, people of diverse backgrounds. The study of diversity is encouraged to promote an understanding of the needs of individuals, the University, and society. Thus, all students completing their first bachelor’s degree from UCF must complete at least one course that explores the diverse backgrounds and characteristics found among humans, including: race/ethnicity, gender, social class/caste, religion, age, sexual orientation, and level of physical ability.

Students are exempt from this requirement if they have completed an Associate of Arts degree or the General Education Program at a Florida public state university or community college. Students who have previously completed a baccalaureate degree also are exempt.

The requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of a diversity course selected from the following list. Additional courses may be approved subsequently by the General Education Oversight Committee, so students should consult their departmental advisor for the most current listing.

Transfer work from other colleges and universities is evaluated by the student’s major department to determine if courses meet the diversity requirement. Satisfaction of this requirement remains in effect if the student changes majors.