Open GE Courses (by GE Area):
The GE Areas below are currently FULL
To get to these lists manually, refer to the online Class Schedule "Advanced Search" function and look for particular GE areas under "Course Attributes"—there are a LOT of open classes still available!
See instructions below...
Go to the online Class Schedule page:
SFSU Home > "Quick Links" tab > "Class Schedule" menu option
Use the "Advanced Search" option—select the following settings:
- For "Term", select "Spring 2025"
- For "Seat Availability" Select "Classes with seats available"
Open configuration options
Skip down to "Course Attribute"—you can choose up to TWO attributes for your search criteria:
- Based on your preferences, you might also want to select "In-Person" classes or one of our online options
Choose the GE Area category to find open classes within that requirement area:
Here are the lower division GE areas appropriate for your first two years:
- Area A - English language Communication and Critical Thinking
- Area B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
- Area C - Arts and Humanities
- Area D - Social Sciences
- Area E - Lifelong Learning & Self-Development (only if you have completed Area A2 already)
- Area F - Ethnic Studies (A lower division course attribute can be used to identify just the lower division courses)
- US/CA Government - (A lower division course attribute can be used to identify just the lower division courses)
On the Search Results page:
- Find a course you are interested in
- Make sure that it fits your current class schedule
- Note the "Instruction Mode" (In-Person, Hybrid or Online options)
- You will need the "Class Number" to add each course into the "Shopping Cart" on your Student Center
Repeat until you are enrolled into 12-16 units! 15 units keeps you on track for 4 year graduation, but 12 units is full time.