Our Program

IGE provides an interdisciplinary undergraduate general education experience that prepares students to lead globally conscious, socially responsible, productive, satisfying, and ethical lives in a changing diverse world.

The table below shows how IGE satisfies university general education requirements. You may also consult the Cal Poly Pomona University Catalog.

Year	Completion of IGE Courses	Satisfies GE Requirements
Freshman	IGE 120, IGE 121, IGE 122	A2 (English 104) as well as any 2 courses from Areas C1, C2, or C3
Sophomore	IGE 220, IGE 221, IGE 222	D1 (8 units) and D3
Junior	IGE 223, IGE 224	D2 and Area E
Remaining GE to be completed. See your major department for advisement.
Areas A1 and A3 Area B (16 units) Area C4 and remaining course from C1, C2 or C3 Area D4

Advanced Placement

Score of 3 or greater on English Language and Composition AP exam may be substituted for IGE 122.
Score of 3 or greater on English Language and Literature AP exam may be substituted for IGE 122 and satisfy additional lower division area C requirements.
Score of 3 or greater on US History AP exam may be substituted for IGE 222 or 223
Score of 3 or greater on American Government AP exam (plus passing score on California government test) may be substituted for IGE 222.
GE Support courses in the major for appropriate courses in IGE. See the IGE chairperson for approval.
Student may make up to a total of two substitutions in the IGE curriculum. These substitutions may be GE support courses required by their major.
To gain credit for AP courses, please submit this form to the IGE office.

For more information, contact Dr. Fernandez at 909-869-2836.