MAC is UNCG’s General Education Program

Building foundational skills and knowledge
students need to succeed in college and beyond.

Plan Your Path

ABOUT MAC

MAC focuses on the development of 11 foundational competencies for success in college and life. Complete MAC by taking one course in each competency, the equivalent of 33-34 credits.

Teaching in MAC

MAC offers exciting opportunities to new instructors and seasoned professionals. Communities of practice built around the MAC Competencies create peer-to-peer connection and resource-sharing.

GEN ED ADVISING

Whether you serve students in MAC, in GEC, or both, the key to advising success is knowing UNCG’s policies, procedures and expectations for completing general education credit.

MAC Course SEARCH

Search for MAC courses by MAC Competency using UNCGenie Course Search option.

MAC at a Glance

11

MAC Competencies

345

MAC Instructors

~400

MAC Courses

*For the 2024-2025 academic year, there were 10 MAC competencies.