Program Summary »
USF’s Bachelor of General Studies Degree (BGS) is a customized, interdisciplinary degree that allows students to choose an academic program that fits their educational and professional goals. The BGS program will provide mid-career adult students with the opportunity to integrate completion of the baccalaureate degree into their established lifestyle.
BGS students will take an active role in creating their academic programs. Rather than choosing a traditional major, BGS students choose from a variety of concentrations. BGS concentrations are between 18 – 24 credits (core courses and electives) and select concentrations are available online.
Click here for a complete list of BGS concentrations
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Admissions Requirements »
Students Must:
- Have completed at least 60 credit hours at a regionally accredited college or university
- Have been out of school for approximately three (3) or more years
- Complete a screened application process conducted by a program advisor
- Be in good standing with former educational institutions
- Meet USF's general admissions standards for transfer students (please refer to USF's Admissions requirements for transfer students at this link http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/transfer_reqs.htm)
- Demonstrate ability and desire to complete the degree (personal statement, letters of recommendation)
Applying to the Program (This is a two part application process) »
- Each student must apply through Undergraduate Admissions. The application materials can be found online at
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Admissions/Transfers/transfer-requirements.aspx
Mail transcripts and supporting documents to:
University of South Florida
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1036
- Each student must also apply to the BGS program by submitting the following materials:
- Three letters of recommendation (include references from former or current supervisors, co-workers, community group leaders, etc.)
- A personal goal statement, 1-2 pages(tell us why you are returning to college, challenges you may face, intended concentration, how you plan to use your degree)
- A current professional resume
| Mall all BGS program documents to: |
For additional questions contact us: |
University of South Florida
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) Program
Metro Initiatives/USF4YOU
4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1072
Tampa, FL 33620 |
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
Phone: 1-888-873-4968 (USF4YOU)
Fax: (813)-974-7061
mail: usf4you@admin.usf.edu |
BGS Degree Completion Requirements »
Upon acceptance to the BGS, students will complete the necessary coursework to reach 120 credit hours.
General Education
Areas of Concentration
Electives
Capstone Experience
Exit Courses |
36
18 – 24 credit hours
54 - 60 credit hours (may include a second concentration)
3 credit hours
3 credit hours |
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120 credit hours |
The 120-hour requirement includes completing the following:
- USF General Education (GE) requirements or approved equivalents – unless an AA was completed at another FL. institution
- USF residency requirements (at least 30 hours of the last 60 hours earned at USF)
- One or two disciplinary concentrations selected by the student and approved by the advisor
- All USF exit requirements (Major Works\Major Issues, Literature and Writing)
- All CLAST and foreign language requirements
- A minimum of 48 semester hours of upper-level work, (courses numbered 3000 and above)
- All BGS students complete a capstone experience identified by the home department of each concentration
