General Education Evaluations – Student FAQ

Checking your general education requirements is now as simple as clicking a link in the Garnet Gateway! Check your requirements anytime, 24/7!

How do I view my general education evaluation?

• Log in to the Garnet Gateway
• Click on the “Student Menu” tab or link, then
  “Student Records,” then
  “General Education Evaluation”
• Select term: (e.g. Fall 2009) and click “Submit”
• Click the “Generate Request” button
• Wait a few seconds while your audit is running
• Choose how to display the audit:
  The default view is “Detail Requirements” however, you may view your audit in the
  “General Requirements” view
• Click “Submit”

You will see the evaluation on the screen and may print your evaluation using the Print button on your browser.

Requirements that are not yet complete are marked in red. Courses that were not used toward any requirement are listed at the bottom of the evaluation.

Do courses I am currently enrolled in satisfy requirements on the evaluation?
Yes, the evaluation assumes a passing grade will be earned and lists the in-progress course with any requirement(s) it satisfies. In-progress courses are indicated in the “Source” column with an “R” for “registered.”

Does a course with a deferred (DEF) grade fulfill requirement on the evaluation?

No, courses with DEF grades do not count until a final grade is posted.

Does this cover everything I need to graduate?

No, this evaluation includes only your general education requirements. Total credits, quality points, short terms, and physical education are not evaluated here. All graduation requirements are listed in the Bates Catalog under the “Degree Requirements” header. 

What about my major and/or minor requirements?

Major and minor requirements are not yet able to be checked by this system. We will be adding major and minor checking throughout the 09-10 academic year. In the meantime, please consult with your major/minor advisor with any questions. 

A course I expected to count toward a requirement isn’t being counted. What do I do?

First, check the Catalog to be sure the course is approved to count. If it is, contact the Registrar’s Office.

What is an “area”?

An “area” simply refers to a particular requirement. For example, the “S, L, Q Requirement” in the new general education requirements is grouped as one “area.”

We hope this system is helpful to students and their advisors. Please feel free to contact the Registrar’s Office if you need assistance or if you find any discrepancies in your evaluation.