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What is General College?
General College (GC), one of eight University
of Minnesota- Twin Cities colleges that admit freshmen, provides
access to the University of Minnesota for students who are highly
motivated to pursue a college education at a major research institution
but do not meet the admission requirements of the other freshman-admitting
colleges.
General College has a distinguished history of offering a University
of Minnesota education to students who have the desire and ability
to succeed in college. Many U of M graduates who began their college
education in GC have become leaders in such fields as business,
law and government, education, the arts, communication, and health
care.
GC "opens the U for you," offering programs designed to give you
a strong start in college and prepare you for transfer into one
of the University's other colleges. The single most important mission
of General College is to help you achieve your academic goals and
be a successful U of M student. The challenging college level coursework
and supportive environment offered in GC permits you to complete
the academic preparation and skills development you need to be successful
at the University of Minnesota.
Why should I choose General College?
Research shows that students who have a positive first-year
experience are more likely to stay in college, be successful, and
graduate. General College is dedicated to providing a full range
of services to support your academic, personal, and cultural development
during the important early stages of your college education.
- Curriculum - Successful
completion of General College courses will prepare you well
for successful performance after transfer into other U of M
colleges. The General College curriculum has been carefully
planned to introduce you to major academic content areas (sciences,
humanities, and social sciences) and to enhance your skills
in English composition and mathematics.
- Teaching and advising - General College classes are
generally small and interactive. Both in and outside of the
classroom, you will receive a high degree of individual attention
and personalized advising. Members of the faculty not only
are experts in their fields but are committed, highly skilled,
and successful teachers. In their classrooms and laboratories,
GC professors use teaching strategies that research and practice
have shown are appropriate and effective for college freshmen.
- Resources and Programs - GC offers many resources
and programs that help students in a variety of ways.
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