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UW General Education Rules Will Change by 2025

The University of Wisconsin’s new General Education policy, taking effect July 1 2025, will streamline credit transfers and cut redundant requirements, letting students automatically apply up to 20 hours of previously earned general education credits. According to the university’s pilot data, the new system can shave up to

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70% Transfer Students Lose Credit Amid Reworked General Education

Nearly 70% of transfer students lose credit when a university overhauls its general education curriculum, but a phased implementation can preserve those credits and keep degrees on track. General Education Curriculum Reform: A Phased Approach Key Takeaways * Four-quarter rollout aligns first-year courses. * Feedback loops cut credit loss. * 85% of content