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The mission of the General College is quite different.
GC does not offer two-year (associate) degrees, nor does it offer
occupational training programs. Instead, the college prepares students
for entry into bachelor's degree-granting programs at the University.
The percentage of General College students who successfully transfer
into University degree programs is high-twice the percentage of
successful transfers from community colleges. Most importantly,
GC is an integral part of the University of Minnesota. As a GC student,
you are a University of Minnesota student, with full access to all
of the rich resources of this great university.
Does it take longer to get a bachelor's degree if I start in
General College?
No! It is possible for you to begin your college education in General
College and earn your University of Minnesota degree in four years.
If we admit you, we believe that you have the potential to succeed.
Your progress toward your degree will depend on your own level of
academic preparedness, the care with which you plan and carry out
your goals and objectives, and the amount of effort and commitment
you put into obtaining your educational goals. We'll do whatever
we can to help you stay on track.
When will I transfer to another U of M college?
You may transfer to another U of M college when you meet the requirements
for transfer to that college. (These requirements vary from college
to college.) Most students will be in GC for three semesters. During
the first year, students take all GC courses. In their third semester,
students will take a combination of GC and non GC courses and will
apply for transfer into another U of M college. The retention and
transfer rates for new students entering GC are excellent; for students
who entered the college in 1997, the second-year retention rate
was 77.3 percent, comparing favorably with other freshman-admitting
colleges. Students starting in GC and transferring into the College
of Liberal Arts (CLA) graduate as quickly as students who initially
start in CLA.
Do credits from General College transfer into and count toward
degree programs in the College of Liberal Arts or other colleges
within the University of Minnesota?
Virtually all GC coursework is offered for full University credit
and will count as required (Liberal Education and/or major requirements)
or elective credits toward degrees offered by other colleges of
the University. Only four preparation math courses-offered for all
University students who have not met preparation requirements in
mathematics-do not grant college credit. Early planning and wise
academic course selection will maximize the number of credits that
will transfer to the college of your choice, fulfill U of M liberal
education requirements, and also will apply to the major/degree
program of your choice. Your academic adviser in GC will assist
you in your course planning.
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