Normally, the holder of a baccalaureate degree who wishes to pursue a further educational goal is encouraged to become qualified for admission to a graduate degree program. In certain cases, however, a student may be admitted to candidacy for the B.G.S. degree.

After admission to the General Studies Degree Program, bachelor's degree candidates must earn

• At least 30 credit hours of the required 120 from Indiana University if they have not previously earned credit from the Indiana University system
• A minimum of 20 credit hours acceptable for the B.G.S. degree after admission to the General Studies Degree Program
• All requirements for the Bachelor of General Studies degree