General Studies, BGS - IU Northwest

Bachelor Of General Studies - Online

The Online Bachelor of General Studies provides a multidisciplinary course of study that fulfills traditional university requirements in liberal arts and sciences while enabling you to meet your specific goals. It is a fully accredited, broad-based liberal arts degree without a specific major.

As a student in the program, you must complete requirements in three learning areas: arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. In consultation with your academic advisor, you also complete electives that allow you to tailor your general studies degree to your individual needs. You receive a broad range of skills and knowledge that can further your current career and/or prepare you for professional programs or graduate school. To graduate with the Online BGS degree, you must complete the same requirements as those for the on-campus BGS degree. For additional degree requirements, please refer to the General Studies program section.

Your IU Northwest Online BGS degree prepares you for an infinite variety of careers.

As an IU Online student, you will receive personalized help and counseling in:   

• Financial aid, including help finding and applying for loans and scholarships      
• Math and writing tutoring      

Application

Please see Admissions.

What's it like to take a program online?

• Earn a quality education

With the online degree programs, Indiana University Nothwest gives you the opportunity to receive a top-quality education when you want it, where you want it. The faculty who teach our online courses are the same exceptional faculty who teach those courses on our campuses. Whether you're looking for an undergraduate education or want to continue advancing your career with a graduate degree, IU Northwest's Online’s degree program options have something for everyone.

• Flexibility

Online learning gives you the flexibility and freedom to attend your classes whenever and wherever is most convenient for you. You can save time and money by being able to continue to work and by avoiding relocation or travel costs. You will be required to complete assignments in a certain timeframe, but in most instances, you can log in and complete coursework during the time of day that works best for you. Classes aren't tied to a certain time or day.

• Service you expect from a leading University

Online learners at IU Northwest have access to the same student services available to on-campus students. We're committed to providing you with the quality educational experience students have come to expect and desire from Indiana University, without needing to make sacrifices to the other commitments in your life.