If you earn an academic associate degree (not an associate of applied science) from an institution accredited by one of the above associations, you are considered core certified. Core certification fulfills all general education core requirements except those courses that are specifically required by the major. You may also be considered core certified if you meet all Idaho State Board of Education General Education Core Requirements at the time of transfer. If you are core certified, the statement “General University Core Met” will appear on your transfer credit report and your academic advisement report.
If you are transferring from an Idaho school and have not earned an associate degree, you may still be considered core certified if your transcript is stamped core certified by the Registrar’s Office of your original institution.
Beginning in Fall 2015, students who transfer into Boise State University without an academic associate degree, but meet Idaho State Board of Education General Education Matriculation (GEM) requirements and have a minimum of thirty-six (36) GEM course semester credit hours will be considered core certified at Boise State. The Idaho State Board of Education GEM Requirements are listed below. Visit Course Transfer to learn more about transferring schools within Idaho.
Idaho State Board of Education Matriculation (GEM) Requirements |
Category | Course Requirement | Credit Requirement |
Written Communication | 2 courses | 6 credits |
Oral Communication | 1 course | 2 credits |
Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 1 course | 3 credits |
Scientific Ways of Knowing (from two different disciplines with at least one laboratory or field experience) | 2 courses | 7 credits |
Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing (from two different disciplines) | 2 courses | 6 credits |
Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (from two different disciplines) | 2 courses | 6 credits |
Institutionally Designated Credits | 2 courses | 6 credits |
| Total Credits: | 36 credits |
You are responsible for meeting all graduation requirements, including specific courses required by a college or department, based on the eligible catalog declared.