In determining graduation requirements, undergraduate students may use only one edition of the ASU General Catalog or the ASU West Catalog. Students under previous catalog years should consult with an advisor or refer to the appropriate catalog for the General Studies requirements that apply to them. The 35 semester hours must be completed in the five core areas. Students also must take courses that satisfy each of the three awareness areas. However, the awareness area requirement does not mean that the student must exceed 35 hours.
Many courses concurrently satisfy a core requirement and an awareness area requirement.
First-Year Composition is a university requirement for all students that is separate from and in addition to General Studies. These courses are designed to develop critical skills and to expose students to a broad range of knowledge.