General Studies Program

Admission

No entrance examination is required to be considered for admission into the Bachelor of General Studies Degree (B.G.S.) program; however, applicants must have at least five years of interruption in their education since high school. Candidates are judged on their academic potential as measured by their previous academic and/or life experience. While the B.G.S. allows students to acquire ample knowlege in a variety of disciplines, the program requires students to design their own concentration.

Assessment of Prior Learning

Matriculated returning adults with college-level learning acquired through experiences such as employer- or armed service-sponsored training, community service, self-education, relevant work assignments, or artistic development may apply for the Assessment of Prior Learning Program. Contact the office of the academic deans.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

As with other programs, students may gain credit toward degree requirements through CLEP tests. Detailed information is available from the appropriate dean.

Transfer Students

Students who wish to transfer into the B.G.S. program must have had a total of at least five years of interruption in their education since high school.

Valid Credit Restriction

College credit earned more than ten years before the completion of the B.G.S. program may be counted toward graduation, but not in the upper-division concentration.