California State University, Chico
ACADEMIC PLAN
(Consult 2007-09 University Catalog)

Undeclared
First Semester 
Second Semester 
Comments
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3  NOTE: Students can NOT graduate in Undeclared status. A declared Major is one of nine Graduation Requirements.
[*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better.
NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
[*2] Use your GE classes for major exploration. Make every choice count. GE covers a variety of academic disciplines and can introduce you to a possible major or interest you didn’t know you had!
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
 GE Area C [*2]  3  GE Area D [*2]  3
 GE Area E [*2]  3  HIST 130 or POLS 155  3
 HIST 130 or POLS 155  3  Major Exploration Elective [*3]  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 GE Area B  3  GE Area B  3  [*3] Include a potential major course in your schedule by using the Major Exploration Worksheet to identify which courses introduce you to specific majors. Most also meet GE requirements – making them a low risk way to see if the major is right for you.
[*4] Need help pinpointing your interests? Visit the Career Planning & Placement Office MLIB 150, to take a career assessment or interest inventory and learn more about possible occupations and majors..
[*5] Discover your interests by doing. Explore internship opportunities through the Internship Office, or volunteer in a community program through CAVE.
 GE Area D [*2]  3  GE Area C [*2]  3
 GE Area C [*2]  3  GE Area D [*2]  3
 Major Exploration Elective [*3*4]  3  Major Exploration Elective [*3*4]  3
 Major Exploration Elective [*4*5]  3  Major Exploration Elective [*4*5]  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15