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Bachelor of General Studies Program

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 24 – 27 credits (core courses, electives and capstone) and select concentrations are available online.

Concentrations:

|Behavioral Healthcare | |Gerontology |Leadership Studies |

|Business | |Information Studies: Information Architecture |Public Administration |

|Criminal Justice | |Information Studies: Health Informatics |Public Health |

|Environmental Policy and Management | |Information Technology |Urban Studies |

| | | |Women’s and Gender Studies |

Eligibility Requirements:

Students Must:

▪ Have completed at least 60 credit hours at a regionally accredited college or university

▪ Have a break in one’s education 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: )

▪ Demonstrate ability and desire to complete the degree (personal statement, letters of recommendation, resume)

Application Requirements :

1. Each student must apply through Undergraduate Admissions. The application materials can be found online at:

Mail transcripts and supporting documents to: 

University of South Florida

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1036

Tampa, Florida 33620

2. Each student must also apply to the BGS program by submitting the following materials:

▪ BGS program application form

▪ Two 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, and any personal circumstances you would like considered when your application is reviewed)

▪ A current professional resume

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Bachelor of General Studies Program Application

(Please type or print clearly)

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Student U#: _________________________ E-Mail Address: __________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip Code

Home Phone: ____________________________ Work Phone: _________________________________

How did you learn about the BGS program? _________________________________________________

Academic Information:

Earned credit hours from prior college: _____________________ GPA: _____________________

Dates of three or more year break in your formal education: ____________________________________

Circle your chosen concentration:

|Behavioral Healthcare | |Gerontology |Leadership Studies |

|Business | |Information Studies: Information Architecture |Public Administration |

|Criminal Justice | |Information Studies: Health Informatics |Public Health |

|Environmental Policy and Management | |Information Technology |Urban Studies |

| | | |Women’s and Gender Studies |

Names of people making a recommendation:

Name:__________________________________________ Relationship:__________________________

Name:__________________________________________ Relationship:__________________________

Personal Goal Statement: Please type a personal goal statement on a separate sheet of paper. Be concise and limit your response to a total of two double spaced pages. Please include the following information:

▪ Reasons you are returning to college

▪ Your intended concentration

▪ Challenges facing you as a non-traditional student

▪ Any personal circumstances you would like considered

▪ How you plan to use your degree

Please submit all BGS materials to:

University of South Florida

Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) Program

4202 E. Fowler Ave., SVC 1072

Tampa, FL 33620

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The completed BGS application packet must include:

❑ A completed Bachelor of General Studies program application form

❑ A personal goal statement

❑ A current, professional resume

❑ Two letter s of recommendation

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