General Education Requirements

Every Liberal Arts and Sciences student at Purchase College is required to fulfill twelve core general education requirements.

• Foreign Language
• Western Civilizations
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Basic Communication
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Arts
• Other World Civilization
• American History
• Race and Gender
• Physical Education

These forms will help you keep track of your academic progress.  Click on the LAS Degrees Offered link to track major progress.

General Education Requirements Worksheet (PDF)

For complete information on the General Education program at Purchase College, including the different requirements for students in the liberal arts and sciences, the performing and visual arts, and liberal studies, visit the General Education site.